Definition of "opalescent" []

• Exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal. (adjective)

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• "Oh – the purple blue opalescent is my fav, followed by the blue-red."
• "To the observer of the aura the term "opalescent" instinctly presents itself, for there is a striking resemblance to the opaline peculiar play of colors of delicate tints and shades in a body of pearly or milky hue."
• "Mountains of fresh cucumbers, radishes, and green onions, whole heads of romaine, and delicate, opalescent peeled white onions."