metallic luster
Origin of metallic luster
1First recorded in 1785–95
Words Nearby metallic luster
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How to use metallic luster in a sentence
Back, greenish brown, with a metallic luster and giving a pinkish tinge in some lights; sides, shading to white on the belly.
Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast | Harry Thom PayneThis species can be distinguished from all others by its very light color and metallic luster.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide | Augusta Foote ArnoldThe eyes were positively beautiful, of a rich chestnut hue, covered with golden white dots, which shone with a metallic luster.
The Swiss Family Robinson | Johann David WyssThe brass rubbed off—The beautiful metallic luster on the head of Phanæus carnifex is thus accounted for.
Myths of the Cherokee | James MooneyHe pulled out a piece of tin white mineral with a brilliant metallic luster, sparkling with curious crystals.
Rimrock Trail | J. Allan Dunn
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