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Nopalea cochinellifera Nopal No"pal, n. [Mexican nopalli.] (Bot.)
A cactaceous plant (Nopalea cochinellifera), originally
Mexican, on which the cochineal insect feeds, and from which
it is collected. The name is sometimes given to other species
of Cactace[ae].
Opalesce Opalesce O`pal*esce", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Opalesced; p. pr.
& vb. n. Opalescing.]
To give forth a play of colors, like the opal.
Opalesced Opalesce O`pal*esce", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Opalesced; p. pr.
& vb. n. Opalescing.]
To give forth a play of colors, like the opal.
Opalescence Opalescence O`pal*es"cence, n. (Min.)
A reflection of a milky or pearly light from the interior of
a mineral, as in the moonstone; the state or quality of being
opalescent.
Opalescent Opalescent O`pal*es"cent, a.
Reflecting a milky or pearly light from the interior; having
an opaline play of colors.
Opalescing Opalesce O`pal*esce", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Opalesced; p. pr.
& vb. n. Opalescing.]
To give forth a play of colors, like the opal.
