mother-of-pearl

• Существительное, обозначающее твердый, переливающийся внутренний слой раковин некоторых моллюсков, часто используемый в ювелирных изделиях и декоративных инкрустациях.

A noun referring to the hard, iridescent inner layer of certain mollusk shells, often used in jewelry and decorative inlays.

uncountable

1. Iridescent shell layerB2formal

   The smooth, shiny, and colorful inner layer of certain mollusk shells, used in jewelry and decoration.

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   • The buttons on the vintage coat were made of mother-of-pearl.
   • She admired the necklace's delicate mother-of-pearl inlay.
   • The shell's inner surface shimmered with mother-of-pearl.

   Synonymsnacre