margaritaceous

[mahr-ger-i-tey-shuhs]

adjective

1. resembling mother-of-pearl; pearly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of margaritaceous¹

From the New Latin word margarītāceus, dating back to 1820–30. See margarite, -aceous

Example Sentences

Her voice was clear and confident, and she didn’t flinch when given her word - margaritaceous - an adjective of silky iridescence that isn’t even in our spell check.

From Washington Times

Margaritaceous: shining, like mother of pearl = nacreous; q.v.

From Project Gutenberg

Nacreous: pearly: resembling mother of pearl := margaritaceous.

From Project Gutenberg