iridescent

Definitions


[ˌɪrɪˈdɛsnt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles
(e.g: the drake's head has an iridescent purple sheen)


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Origin:
late 18th century: from Latin iris, irid- ‘rainbow’ + -escent




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