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chatoyant

Syllabification: (cha·toy·ant)
Pronunciation: /SHəˈtoi-ənt/

Definition of chatoyant

adjective

  • (of a gem, especially when cut en cabochon) showing a band of bright reflected light caused by aligned inclusions in the stone.

Derivatives

chatoyance

noun

chatoyancy

Pronunciation: /-ənsē/

noun

Origin:

late 18th century: French, present participle of chatoyer 'to shimmer'

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