mother of pearl

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(isim) Sedef
sedef
anne-of-pearl
English - English
iridescent lining of a mollusk shell (used for decorative purposes)
The hard pearly inner layer of certain mollusk shells; nacre
Made from or looking like mother-of-pearl; iridescent or pearly
madreperl
The hard, pearly, iridescent substance forming the inner layer of certain mollusk shells When cut and polished, it is often used for inlays
Mother-of-pearl is the shiny layer on the inside of some shells. It is used to make buttons or to decorate things. a pale-coloured hard smooth shiny substance that forms the inside of some shellfish, and is used for making buttons, jewellery etc
is the smooth, hard pearly lining on the interior of upper and lower shells of certain oysters and other molluscs, used to make decorative objects, buttons and beads
Iridescent milky interior shell of the freshwater mollusk that is sliced thin and used on watch dials While most have a milky white luster, mother-of-pearl also comes in other colors such as silvery gray, gray blue, pink and salmon
Iridescent, milky interior shell of the fresh water mollusk that is sliced thin and used on watch dials While most have a milky white luster, mother-of-pearl also comes in other colors such as silvery gray, gray blue, pink, and salmon
The hard, smooth, iridescent inner lining of the shell oysters, mussels, and other molluscs
the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
The iridescent coating on the inside of oyster shells Mother-of-pearl is used for jewellery, buttons, among things
Colorful, iridescent lining of the pearl oyster Frequently used in jewelry, inlay work, etching and on handles of knives and forks Shells are cut into pieces and polished, then a fine drill is used to make patterns Though the tools used are simple, the skill and patience needed are exceptional Many designs require a thousand strokes of the artisan's drill before completion Relatively hard, resistant to cracking, clean, attractive and inexpensive
nacre
mother of pearl

    Hyphenation

    moth·er of pearl

    Turkish pronunciation

    mʌdhır ıv pırl

    Pronunciation

    /ˈməᴛʜər əv ˈpərl/ /ˈmʌðɜr əv ˈpɜrl/

    Etymology

    [ 'm&-[th]&r ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English moder, from Old English mOdor; akin to Old High German muoter mother, Latin mater, Greek mEtEr, Sanskrit mAtr.
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