nacarine

/nækˈɛrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a bright blue pigment or dye.

“The ancient manuscript was colored with a rare nacarine dye that has since become extinct.”

2. noun

A bright blue pigment or dye, especially lapis lazuli.

“The artist used a mixture of ultramarine and nacarine to create a vibrant blue hue in her painting.”

Synonyms

  • azure
  • ultramarine

Antonyms

  • ochre
  • sienna