opal in Latin
opal in Latin is opalus — opal means a gemstone form of silica that often displays a shifting play of rainbow colors within it.
opal in Latin
opalus
(mineral) A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity, of the chemical formula SiO2·nH2O.
What does "opal" mean?
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noun A gemstone form of silica that often displays a shifting play of rainbow colors within it.
"The necklace was set with a single fiery opal."
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noun A pale, milky blue color flecked with other colors, named after the gemstone.
"The bathroom tiles were a soft opal shade."
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opal in a sentence
- The necklace was set with a single fiery opal.
- The bathroom tiles were a soft opal shade.
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What is "opal" in Latin?
"opal" in Latin is opalus. opal means: A gemstone form of silica that often displays a shifting play of rainbow colors within it.
How do you use "opal" in a sentence?
Example: "The necklace was set with a single fiery opal." In Latin, "opal" is opalus.
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