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mother-of-pearl
moth·er-of-pearl


noun 
Definition:
 
pearly inside layer of shells: the hard pearly internal layer of the shells of some mollusks. Use: decorative inlays.
[Early 16th century. Translation of obsolete French mère perle]
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