mother-of-pearl

[ muhth-er-uhv-purl ]

/ ˈmʌð ər əvˈpɜrl /

noun

a hard, iridescent substance that forms the inner layer of certain mollusk shells, used for making buttons, beads, etc.; nacre.

adjective

of or having the qualities of mother-of-pearl, as being iridescent or pearly: mother-of-pearl buttons.

Origin of mother-of-pearl

1500–10; compare Italian madreperla,obsolete French mère perle

Words nearby mother-of-pearl

Mother Nature, mother of, mother of coal, Mother of God, Mother of Parliaments, mother-of-pearl, mother-of-pearl moth, Mother of Satan, mother of the chapel, mother-of-thousands, mother-of-thyme

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Example sentences from the Web for mother-of-pearl

Mother-of-pearl used in the arts is sold by the ton, from $50 to $700 being average prices.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 362, December 9, 1882|Various
Others had pockets to hold the counters, which were old silver Spanish pieces or were made of mother-of-pearl.
The Old Furniture Book|N. Hudson Moore
It is marvellous how the vivid light of day flatters your beauty, loves you, and caresses the mother-of-pearl on your cheeks.
The Red Lily, Complete|Anatole France
There were gold-lacquered tables and a curious concert-grand piano, also gold inlaid with mother-of-pearl cupids and flowers.
The Witness|Grace Livingston Hill Lutz

They are contained in a pyramidal upright cupboard, richly ornamented with small pieces of mother-of-pearl.
The Mission to Siam, and Hu the Capital of Cochin China, in the Years 1821-2|George Finlayson

British Dictionary definitions for mother-of-pearl

mother-of-pearl

noun

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, etcAlso called: nacre Related adjective: nacreous

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Scientific definitions for mother-of-pearl

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

单词	mother-of-pearl
释义	mother-of-pearl [ muhth-er-uhv-purl ] / ˈmʌð ər əvˈpɜrl / noun a hard, iridescent substance that forms the inner layer of certain mollusk shells, used for making buttons, beads, etc.; nacre. adjective of or having the qualities of mother-of-pearl, as being iridescent or pearly: mother-of-pearl buttons. Origin of mother-of-pearl 1500–10; compare Italian madreperla,obsolete French mère perle Words nearby mother-of-pearl Mother Nature, mother of, mother of coal, Mother of God, Mother of Parliaments, mother-of-pearl, mother-of-pearl moth, Mother of Satan, mother of the chapel, mother-of-thousands, mother-of-thyme Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for mother-of-pearl Mother-of-pearl used in the arts is sold by the ton, from $50 to $700 being average prices. Scientific American Supplement, No. 362, December 9, 1882\|Various Others had pockets to hold the counters, which were old silver Spanish pieces or were made of mother-of-pearl. The Old Furniture Book\|N. Hudson Moore It is marvellous how the vivid light of day flatters your beauty, loves you, and caresses the mother-of-pearl on your cheeks. The Red Lily, Complete\|Anatole France There were gold-lacquered tables and a curious concert-grand piano, also gold inlaid with mother-of-pearl cupids and flowers. The Witness\|Grace Livingston Hill Lutz They are contained in a pyramidal upright cupboard, richly ornamented with small pieces of mother-of-pearl. The Mission to Siam, and Hu the Capital of Cochin China, in the Years 1821-2\|George Finlayson British Dictionary definitions for mother-of-pearl mother-of-pearl noun 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, etcAlso called: nacre Related adjective: nacreous Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Scientific definitions for mother-of-pearl 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 The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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