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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Styled after a lotus flower, the silk chiffon gown featured mother-of-pearl effect embroidery and encrusted crystals and pearls on the bodice.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
This stylish oasis is separated from the main spa and boasts an intimate relaxation lounge with Fendi furniture and a mother-of-pearl shower for two.
—Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
On the table, a mother-of-pearl tray with a checkerboard pattern.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
This snake gracefully navigates through an intricate landscape of flora, which is artistically rendered in mother-of-pearl and gold.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
This stylish oasis is separated from the main spa and boasts an intimate relaxation lounge with Fendi furniture and a mother-of-pearl shower for two.
—Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
On the table, a mother-of-pearl tray with a checkerboard pattern.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
This snake gracefully navigates through an intricate landscape of flora, which is artistically rendered in mother-of-pearl and gold.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for mother-of-pearl
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“Mother-of-pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mother-of-pearl. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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