http://wordie.org/words/opalesce Comments for the word 'Opalesce' http://wordie.org http://wordie.org/words/opalesce#comments From the OED:<br /><br />(v. intr.) <br />To exhibit <a href="/words/iridescence">iridescence</a> like that of precious <a href="/words/opal">opal</a>. Also fig.<br /><br />1870 J. SMITH Chris & Otho 16 <br />You do opalesce with every passing moment. You are red, fiery--green, jealous--yellow, suspicious. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:09:03 +0000 http://wordie.org/words/opalesce#comments