CultureSeptember 4, 2026

opaline

OH-puh-line

Definition

Having an iridescent or milky appearance, similar to the play of colors seen in an opal gemstone.

Etymology

Derived from the mineral 'opal,' which comes from the Sanskrit 'upala' meaning 'precious stone,' entering English via the Latin 'opalus' and the French 'opalin'.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the rhodium-plated dials of the Octo Finissimo Dual Time, highlighting their specific translucent or milky, multi-faceted aesthetic.

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