opaline
/ˈoʊpəˌlin/
adjective
- Resembling or having the qualities of opal; milky and translucent with a play of colors.
- She collected opaline vases from the 19th century for their delicate beauty.
- The opaline finish on the pottery gave it a soft, dreamy look.
- The opaline glass beads caught the light and seemed to glow from within.
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noun
- A type of translucent, milky glass that resembles opal, often used in decorative objects.
- Opaline became popular in Europe during the 1800s for making vases and lamps.
- He bought a small opaline dish to add to his collection.
- The antique shop had a beautiful piece of opaline on the shelf.