| 单词 | mother-of-pearl |
| 释义 | mother-of-pearl /mudh"euhr euhv perrl"/, n. 1. a hard, iridescent substance that forms the inner layer of certain mollusk shells, used for making buttons, beads, etc.; nacre. adj. 2. of or having the qualities of mother-of-pearl, as being iridescent or pearly: mother-of-pearl buttons. [1500-10; cf. It madreperla, obs. F mère perle] |
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