What is the meaning of the word "nacreous cloud"?

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  1. A luminous iridescent cloud that occurs at altitudes of about 85,000 feet, that may be seen when the sun is a few degrees below the horizon. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Looking like a portal to the next dimension or possibly a spaceship, the shimmering colors of nacreous clouds were spotted. copy to clipboard

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