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opalesce

(v): reflect light or colors like an opal
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about 1 year ago elsabet said:

From the OED:

(v. intr.)
To exhibit iridescence like that of precious opal. Also fig.

1870 J. SMITH Chris & Otho 16
You do opalesce with every passing moment. You are red, fiery--green, jealous--yellow, suspicious.

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