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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The same blue butterfly design is available in the vintage gold color, and the gold option pairs it with sea green Chrysocolla instead of mother-of-pearl for a colorful statement.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Finally, Simonetti inlayed dark mother-of-pearl when the unit was in situ.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
One side sparkles brightly with color — a cheerful expression of rebirth and springtime, featuring stones like chrysoprase, mother-of-pearl and rhodonite in delectable pastel hues.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
But make no mistake, one mother-of-pearl bracelet is not to be confused with another.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 18 May 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Finally, Simonetti inlayed dark mother-of-pearl when the unit was in situ.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
One side sparkles brightly with color — a cheerful expression of rebirth and springtime, featuring stones like chrysoprase, mother-of-pearl and rhodonite in delectable pastel hues.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
But make no mistake, one mother-of-pearl bracelet is not to be confused with another.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 18 May 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 17 Jun. 2025.
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