opaline

UK
/ˈəʊpəlaɪn/
US
/ˈoʊpəlaɪn/

Translations

opalinenoun
opalines
pl
UK
/ˈəʊ.pə.laɪn/
US
/ˈoʊ.pə.laɪn/
Refers to a type of semi-opaque decorative glass; occasionally countable for individual objects
Synonyms
iridescent glass
opal glass
opalescent glass
opalineadjective
more opaline
Comp.
most opaline
Super.
UK
/ˈəʊpəlaɪn/
US
/ˈoʊpəlaɪn/
The opaline surface of the water shimmered in the sunlight.
Опалесцирующая поверхность воды мерцала на солнце.
The opaline sky was mesmerizing at dawn.
Опаловое небо было завораживающим на рассвете.

Definitions

opalinenoun
A semi-opaque decorative glass, typically with a milky, iridescent appearance.
The antique shop displayed several pieces of French opaline in its window.
opalineadjective
Having a milky iridescence like that of an opal.
The opaline surface of the water shimmered under the moonlight.
Resembling or characteristic of an opal in color or appearance.
The opaline clouds at sunset painted the sky with hues of pink and blue.