iridesce, v. rare.
(ɪrɪˈdɛs)
[Back-formation from iridescent a.]
intr. To exhibit iridescence; to shine in an iridescent manner.
| 1884 E. Coues Key to N. Amer. Birds (ed. 2) iii. i. 427 General plumage of metallic lustre, iridescing dark green on most parts. 1905 J. London Jacket (1915) 48 Sun⁓flashed water where coral-growths iridesced from profounds of turquoise deeps. |