micaceous

English

Etymology

From mica +‎ -aceous. From Latin mīca (“grain, crumb”). Often erroneously associated with Latin micō (“to twinkle, glitter”) and hence with English micacious.

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

Adjective

micaceous (comparative more micaceous, superlative most micaceous)

Of, pertaining to, consisting of, containing or resembling mica.
(figuratively) sparkling; brilliant
The book review was a micaceous example of perfection.

Translations

of, pertaining to, consisting of, containing or resembling mica

French: micacé (fr)
Italian: micaceo

Portuguese: micáceo
Spanish: micáceo