chatoyantPronunciation: /ʃəˈtɔɪənt/Definition of chatoyant adjective (of a gem, especially when cut en cabochon) showing a band of bright lustre caused by reflection from inclusions in the stone. Derivatives chatoyance noun chatoyancy noun Origin: late 18th century: French, present participle of chatoyer 'to shimmer'chatoyant in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of chatoyant in the US English dictionary
