noctilucal

/nɒktɪˈluːkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a noctiluca, especially a glowing or bioluminescent quality.

“The noctilucal display of the jellyfish lit up the entire beach.”

2. noun

a type of bioluminescent jellyfish, particularly the Noctiluca scintillans.

“The noctilucal bloom in the ocean was a rare and beautiful sight.”

Synonyms

  • bioluminescent
  • glowing

Antonyms

  • dark
  • non-bioluminescent