OZDIC

lustre

UK /ˈlʌstə/ US /ˈlʌstə/
noun 3verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

British standard spelling of luster (shine, etc.).

Various kinds of minerals differ in their lustre; iron pyrites are described as having a metallic lustre, glassy materials a vitreous lustre; others, such as opal, look resinous, and the lustres of yet others are described as being either pearly, or silky, or dull, like earth.

In the centre is painted an eagle, from whose beak an elegant glass lustre chandelier is suspended. There are also ten smaller chandeliers in different parts of the room.

verb

1

Alternative form of luster.

noun

1

Alternative form of luster: A 5-year period, especially (historical) in Roman contexts.

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