Nacre

['neɪkə] or ['nekɚ]

Definition

(n.) A pearly substance which lines the interior of many shells, and is most perfect in the mother-of-pearl. [Written also nacker and naker.] See Pearl, and Mother-of-pearl.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Mother-of-pearl.

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Definition

n. mother-of-pearl.—adj. iridescent.—adj. Nā′creous consisting of nacre: having a pearly lustre.

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