Definitions for opalesce

opalesce o·pal·esce

Spelling: [oh-puh-les]
IPA: /ˌoʊ pəˈlɛs/

Opalesce is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 344 anagrams from letters in opalesce (aceelops).

Definitions for opalesce

verb (used without object)

  1. to exhibit a play of colors like that of the opal.

Origin of opalesce

First recorded in 1810-20; back formation from opalescent

Word Value for opalesce
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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