margaritaceous

[ mahr-ger-i-tey-shuh s ]
/ ˌmɑr gər ɪˈteɪ ʃəs /

adjective

resembling mother-of-pearl; pearly.

Origin of margaritaceous

From the New Latin word margarītāceus, dating back to 1820–30. See margarite, -aceous

Words nearby margaritaceous