| 单词 | mother-of-pearl |
| 释义 | mother-of-pearlnoun 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 adjective: nacreous |
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