nacrous

English

Adjective

nacrous (not comparable)

1. of or pertaining to a pearl, resembling a pearl
   • 1982, Lawrence Durrell, Constance, Faber & Faber 2004 (Avignon Quintet), p. 955:

     She walked quietly with apparent composure and lowered head but her pallor betrayed her mortal fear – her skin glowed almost nacrous in the warm rose of the flambeaux.

See also

• nacreous

Anagrams

• carnous