mother-of-pearl
noun
moth·er-of-pearl
ˌmə-t͟hə-rə(v)-ˈpər(-ə)l 
: the hard pearly iridescent substance forming the inner layer of a mollusk shell
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This snake gracefully navigates through an intricate landscape of flora, which is artistically rendered in mother-of-pearl and gold.
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Pair the mystical hue with opalescent textures, like an inlaid mother-of-pearl side table.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
This was the 2019 offering with its bright orange gemstones, mother-of-pearl dial, eight diamond indexes and yellow gold case and bracelet.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
Surfaces with gleaming mother-of-pearl finishes, white terracotta floors splashed with mocha and pink accents, and glitzy aquamarine headboards.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Pair the mystical hue with opalescent textures, like an inlaid mother-of-pearl side table.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
This was the 2019 offering with its bright orange gemstones, mother-of-pearl dial, eight diamond indexes and yellow gold case and bracelet.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
Surfaces with gleaming mother-of-pearl finishes, white terracotta floors splashed with mocha and pink accents, and glitzy aquamarine headboards.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Mother-of-pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mother-of-pearl. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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