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NOCTILUCENT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does noctilucent mean? 

NOCTILUCENT (adjective)
  The adjective NOCTILUCENT has 1 sense:

1. shining or glowing by nightplay

  Familiarity information: NOCTILUCENT used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


NOCTILUCENT (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Shining or glowing by night

Context example:

the noctilucent eyes of a cat

Similar:

bright (emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts)


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