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mother-of-pearl

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moth·er-of-pearl (mr-v-pûrl)
n.
The pearly internal layer of certain mollusk shells, used to make decorative objects. Also called nacre.

mother-of-pearl adj.

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

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.
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Noun1.mother-of-pearl - the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
shell - the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

mother-of-pearl noun
Related words
adjective nacreous
Translations
mother-of-pearl [ˈmʌðərəvˈpɜːl]
A. Nmadreperla f, nácar m
B. ADJnacarado
mother-of-pearl
nPerlmutt nt, → Perlmutter f
adjPerlmutt-; mother-of-pearl buttonPerlmuttknopf m
mother-of-pearl [ˌmʌðrəvˈpɜːl] nmadreperla
mother-of-pearl [ˌmʌðrəvˈpɜːl] nmadreperla


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This is done by means of a piece of mother-of-pearl shell, lashed firmly to the extreme end of a heavy stick, with its straight side accurately notched like a saw.
On a table he found a mother-of-pearl chest decorated with delicate silver vines and flowers of clustered rubies, and on the cover was a silver plate engraved with these words:
The Fairy, who was waiting at the door of the house, lifted the poor little Marionette in her arms, took him to a dainty room with mother-of-pearl walls, put him to bed, and sent immediately for the most famous doctors of the neighborhood to come to her.
 
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