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nacre
n. mother-of-pearl, shiny transparent substance that lines many shells

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Nacre
Nacre ( ), also known as mother of pearl, is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some mollusks as an inner shell layer; it is also what makes up the outer coating of pearls. It is very strong, resilient, and iridescent.

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nacre
Noun
1. the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
(synonym) mother-of-pearl
(hypernym) shell


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nacre
nf. mother of pearl, iridescent lining of a mollusk shell (used for decorative purposes)
 
nacré
adj. nacreous, pearly

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Nacre
(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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