reflet

[ ruh-fley ]

/ rəˈfleɪ /

noun

an effect of brilliance or luster due to the reflection of light on a surface, especially of pottery; iridescence.

Nearby words

reflective, reflectivity, reflectometer, reflector, reflectorize, reflet, reflex, reflex angle, reflex arc, reflex camera, reflex cough

Origin of reflet

1860–65; < French, earlier reflès < Italian riflesso reflection; see reflex

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Examples from the Web for reflet

A great deal has been said of the reflet mtallique and stanniferous enamel, and notably of the discovery of the latter in Italy.
The Ceramic Art|Jennie J. Young

British Dictionary definitions for reflet

reflet

/ (rəˈfleɪ) /

noun

an iridescent glow or lustre, as on ceramic ware

Word Origin for reflet

C19: from French: a reflection, from Italian riflesso, from Latin reflexus, from reflectere to reflect

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