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reflet

[ ruh-fley ]
/ rəˈfleɪ /
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noun

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

Nearby words

  1. reflectively,
  2. reflectivity,
  3. reflectometer,
  4. reflector,
  5. reflectorize,
  6. reflex,
  7. reflex angle,
  8. reflex arc,
  9. reflex camera,
  10. 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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