noun

Schiller

Schiller (noun) means a shimmering, sheen-like optical effect seen in certain minerals, caused by tiny parallel inclusions inside the crystal. Example: “The labradorite pendant showed a striking blue schiller when tilted in the light.”

noun

A shimmering, sheen-like optical effect seen in certain minerals, caused by tiny parallel inclusions inside the crystal.

"The labradorite pendant showed a striking blue schiller when tilted in the light."

How to use Schiller

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA shimmering play of light seen in some minerals and gemstones.

Word forms

schillers plural

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Etymology

From German Schiller ("shimmer, iridescence").

Origin: German

Rhymes for Schiller

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Schiller” mean?

The word “Schiller” means a shimmering, sheen-like optical effect seen in certain minerals, caused by tiny parallel inclusions inside the crystal. In plain terms, a shimmering play of light seen in some minerals and gemstones.

How do you use “Schiller” in a sentence?

Here is “Schiller” used in a sentence: “The labradorite pendant showed a striking blue schiller when tilted in the light.”

What part of speech is “Schiller”?

“Schiller” is a noun.

Where does the word “Schiller” come from?

The word “Schiller” comes from German. From German Schiller ("shimmer, iridescence").