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mother-of-pearl
ˌmother-of-ˈpearl /ˌmʌð.ə.rəvˈpɜːl/ aep /-ɚ.əvˈpɝːl/ noun [U]
► F0 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.Thesaurus+: ↑JewelleryThesaurus+: ↑The skin, hair and bone of non-human animals |