mother-of-pearlnoun [ U ]
uk/ˌmʌð.ə.rəvˈpɜːl/us/ˌmʌð.ɚ.əvˈpɝːl/a smooth, hard substance forming a layer inside the shells of some sea creatures. It is white but also seems to shine with different colours, and is used to make buttons and for decoration.
Synonym
nacre
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Jewellery
- badge
- beaded
- bindi
- bling
- charm bracelet
- choker
- clip-on
- coronet
- crown
- filigree
- fob
- hoop
- knuckleduster
- paste
- pearl
- precious stone
- semiprecious
- tiepin
- trinket
- wedding ring
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