mother-of-pearl
noun[U]
uk/ˌmʌð.ə.rəvˈpɜːl/us/ˌmʌð.ɚ.əvˈpɝːl/asmooth, hardsubstanceformingalayerinside theshellsof someseacreatures. It iswhitebut alsoseemstoshinewith differentcolours, and is used to makebuttonsand fordecoration.
珠母层，珍珠母Synonym
nacre
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Jewelry
- ankle bracelet
- bauble
- be dripping withsomethingidiom
- butterfly
- cameo
- circlet
- clip-on
- cuff
- drip
- earring
- finery
- jewelled
- jewellery
- jewellery box
- pendant
- rhinestone
- signet ring
- sleeper
- sparkler
- treasure
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