micacious

English

Etymology

From Latin micō (“to twinkle, glitter”). Not from English mica; compare micaceous.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /maɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

Adjective

micacious (not comparable)

  1. Sparkling, glittering, twinkling
    • 1836, Loudon's Encyclopaedia of Plants‎, page 42:
      Watsonia brevifolia has its blossoms of a micacious hue, glittering in the sun.
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