mother-of-pearl


Definition: Meaning of, mother-of-pearl in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmʌðə ɒv;(ə)v pəːl /

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  1. a pale-coloured hard smooth shiny substance that forms the inside of some SHELLFISH, and is used for making buttons, jewellery etc
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  • mother-of-pearl cloud (noun)
    1. a luminous iridescent cloud at a high altitude that may be seen when the sun is a few degrees below the horizon
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