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jelly A thick, translucent gel made by the action of an enzyme on plant starch or by boiling fruit juice.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my jelly all over my shirt!"

Milky An extremely pale, almost translucent color resembling that of milk.  ■ "His skin was so milky, it looked like he had just finished drinking a glass of freshly squeezed cows' milk."

porcelain A type of Chinese pottery known for its delicate, translucent white color and intricate designs.  ■ I accidentally dropped my grandmother's porcelain vase and now it has a big crack in it. She'll never forgive me!

whiter A shade of white that is so pale, it's almost translucent.  ■ "The cat was so whiter than milk, I couldn't help but wonder if it had been drinking the same stuff."

enamel A thin, glassy, translucent coating that is applied to the surface of teeth or other objects to protect them from decay or damage.  ■ "She accidentally chipped off a piece of her enamel while biting into an apple." "I had my teeth professionally whitened with a special enamel treatment that left them sparkling like diamonds!"

ghost1 A supernatural being that appears to people as a white, translucent figure with a pale face and long hair. They are often seen lurking in the shadows or floating in the air.  ■ "I was walking home from work when I saw a ghost sitting on a park bench. It was so funny that I couldn't help but take a picture!

ling A small, slithery creature that can fly and is often found in forests or near bodies of water. It has a long, flexible body covered in scales and wings made of thin, translucent material.  ■ I saw a group of lings flying over the lake yesterday. They looked like they were having a blast!

wraith A ghostly figure, often depicted as a pale, translucent woman in a long flowing dress.  ■ "I don't believe in wraiths, I think they're just old wives' tales.", A ghostly figure that is said to haunt a particular place or object.  ■ "I heard the wraith of the castle still roams the halls at night."