Nacre

n.	1.	(Zool.) A pearly substance which lines the interior of many shells, and is most perfect in the mother-of-pearl.
a.	1.	(Art) Having the peculiar iridescence of nacre, or mother-of-pearl, or an iridescence resembling it; as, nacré ware.

Noun

1.

nacre - the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell Synonyms: mother-of-pearl

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