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pellucid adj (literary)

Allowing the passage of light; translucent or transparent. (figuratively) Easily understood; clear. Of music or some other sound: not discordant or harsh; clear and pure-sounding. Of a person, their mind, etc.: able to think and understand clearly; not confused; clear, sharp. (archaic) Easily recognized or seen through; apparent, obvious. pellucid n (obsolete, rare) Something which allows the passage of light; a translucent or transparent object.

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