anne-of-pearl

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Definition of anne-of-pearl in Turkish English dictionary

mother-of-pearl

The hard pearly inner layer of certain mollusk shells; nacre

Made from or looking like mother-of-pearl; iridescent or pearly

The hard, pearly, iridescent substance forming the inner layer of certain mollusk shells When cut and polished, it is often used for inlays

Mother-of-pearl is the shiny layer on the inside of some shells. It is used to make buttons or to decorate things. a pale-coloured hard smooth shiny substance that forms the inside of some shellfish, and is used for making buttons, jewellery etc

is the smooth, hard pearly lining on the interior of upper and lower shells of certain oysters and other molluscs, used to make decorative objects, buttons and beads

Iridescent milky interior shell of the freshwater mollusk that is sliced thin and used on watch dials While most have a milky white luster, mother-of-pearl also comes in other colors such as silvery gray, gray blue, pink and salmon

Iridescent, milky interior shell of the fresh water mollusk that is sliced thin and used on watch dials While most have a milky white luster, mother-of-pearl also comes in other colors such as silvery gray, gray blue, pink, and salmon

The hard, smooth, iridescent inner lining of the shell oysters, mussels, and other molluscs

the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell

The iridescent coating on the inside of oyster shells Mother-of-pearl is used for jewellery, buttons, among things

Colorful, iridescent lining of the pearl oyster Frequently used in jewelry, inlay work, etching and on handles of knives and forks Shells are cut into pieces and polished, then a fine drill is used to make patterns Though the tools used are simple, the skill and patience needed are exceptional Many designs require a thousand strokes of the artisan's drill before completion Relatively hard, resistant to cracking, clean, attractive and inexpensive

Hyphenation

an-ne-of-pe-arl