sparkleback
nounUK /ˈspɑː.kəl.bæk/
US /ˈspɑːr.kəl.bæk/
A sparkleback is a make-believe animal with a shiny back.
The little girl drew a sparkleback with glittery scales.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A shiny patch on the back of an animal or object.
The beetle had a bright sparkleback in the sun.
3. A type of glittery fabric used in costumes.
Her cape was made of sparkleback that caught the light.
4. A playful nickname for someone who loves shiny things.
We call my cousin Sparkleback because she wears sequins every day.