mother-of-pearl

moth·er-of-pearl (mr-v-pûrl)

n.

The pearly internal layer of certain mollusk shells, used to make decorative objects. Also called nacre.

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mother-of-pearl adj.

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mother-of-pearl

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a hard iridescent substance, mostly calcium carbonate, that forms the inner layer of the shells of certain molluscs, such as the oyster. It is used to make buttons, inlay furniture, etc. Also called nacre Related adj nacreous

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mother-of-pearl

The hard, smooth, pearly layer on the inside of certain seashells, such as abalones and certain oysters. It is used to make buttons and jewelry. Also called nacre.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

mother-of-pearl - the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell nacre shell - the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

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mother-of-pearl noun

Related words
adjective nacreous

Translations

mother-of-pearl [ˈmʌðərəvˈpɜːl]

A. N → madreperla f, nácar m

B. ADJ → nacarado

mother-of-pearl

n → Perlmutt nt, → Perlmutter f

adj → Perlmutt-; mother-of-pearl button → Perlmuttknopf m

mother-of-pearl [ˌmʌð/ərəvˈpɜːl] n → madreperla

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mother-of-pearl [ˌmʌð/ərəvˈpɜːl] n → madreperla