"sun opal" meaning in All languages combined

See sun opal on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: sun opals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} sun opal (plural sun opals)
  1. A rare variety of precious opal known for its striking play of color effect, which becomes especially vivid when exposed to direct sunlight.
    Sense id: en-sun_opal-en-noun-SP9g3jmm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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