relucent

adjective
re·​lu·​cent | \ ri-ˈlü-sᵊnt How to pronounce relucent (audio) \

Definition of relucent

: reflecting light : shining

First Known Use of relucent

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for relucent

Latin relucent-, relucens, past participle of relucēre to shine back, from re- + lucēre to shine — more at light

Keep scrolling for more