margaritaceous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of margaritaceous
From the New Latin word margarītāceus, dating back to 1820–30. See margarite, -aceous
Example Sentences
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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
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