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Definition of "mother-of-pearl" []

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

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "mother-of-pearl" in a sentence
  • "Colorful coat buttons on cards, tiny four-holed mother-of-pearl buttons."
  • "The line began with mother-of-pearl charm bracelets, which Ms. Bidermann still makes."
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