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Word of the Day - Chatoyant
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chatoyant
/ʃəˈtɔɪənt/
adjective
(of a gem, especially when cut en cabochon) showing a band of bright lustre caused by reflection from inclusions in the stone.
Origin
Late 18th century: French, present participle of chatoyer ‘to shimmer’.
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Carlo collected cat's eye gemstones because they had a chatoyant shimmer, making him feel that he too might shine some day.
