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nacre

 

[ หˆneษชkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

material quality

Nacre, often referred to as mother-of-pearl, is a smooth and iridescent substance produced by some mollusks. It is formed as a protective layer inside the shells of certain species, serving to coat and protect irritants that enter the shell. Nacre is primarily composed of aragonite and conchiolin, making it both durable and aesthetically pleasing. It is commonly used in jewelry and ornamentation due to its lustrous appearance. The unique layering of nacre also contributes to its structural resilience.

Synonyms

mother-of-pearl, pearl layer

Examples of usage

  • The necklace was adorned with beautiful nacre shells.
  • Nacre gives pearls their stunning iridescence.
  • They crafted stunning jewelry pieces using nacre.

Translations

Translations of the word "nacre" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น madrepรฉrola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฆเคฐเคชเคฐเฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Perlmutt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerang mutiara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะปะฐะผัƒั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perล‚owy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œŸ็ ๆฏ่ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nacre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nacar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inci kabuฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู„ุคู„ุคุฉ ุงู„ุฃู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perleลฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perleลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็็ ๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mutter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ perlum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะถะฐะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒšแƒ›แƒฃแƒขแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผcevher

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ madreperla

Etymology

The word 'nacre' originates from the Middle French term 'nacre', which is derived from the Latin word 'nacra', believed to have come from Arabic 'naqr' meaning 'to drill'. This history traces back to ancient civilizations that admired the beauty of what we now call mother-of-pearl found in the shells of marine mollusks. The term has evolved over centuries, maintaining its connection to the beautiful, iridescent layer that forms inside shells. Nacre has been used by cultures around the world for art and decoration, showcasing its enduring appeal through history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,287, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.