mother-of-pearl
noun
moth·er-of-pearl
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Definition of mother-of-pearl
: the hard pearly iridescent substance forming the inner layer of a mollusk shell
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mother-of-pearl
noun
English Language Learners Definition of mother-of-pearl
: a hard, shiny, and smooth substance that is on the insides of the shells of some shellfish (such as mussels) and that is used to decorate objects (such as buttons)
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mother-of-pearl
noun
moth·er-of-pearl
| \ ˌmə-t͟hər-əv-ˈpərl\
Kids Definition of mother-of-pearl
: a hard pearly material that lines the shell of some mollusks (as mussels) and is often used for ornamental objects and buttons