cacholong

/kəˈʃoʊlɒŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Chinese quartz glass used in the production of imitation pearls.

“The antique shop sold cacholongs as vintage pearls to unsuspecting customers.”

Synonyms

  • faux pearls
  • imitation pearls

Antonyms

  • genuine pearls
  • natural pearls