Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Opal
opal, adj. [L. opal-us; Skr. upala, precious stone, gem.] (webplay: single).
- Iridescent; like a rainbow; exhibiting a play of various colors like an opal.
- Changing according too the play of light; [fig.] wandering.
- Pearly; [fig.] precious; costly.
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