Nacre
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A pearly substance which lines the interior of many shells, andis most perfect in the mother-of-pearl. [Written also nacker andnaker.] See Pearl, and Mother-of-pearl.
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a smooth, hard substance forming a layer inside the shells of some sea creatures. It is white but also seems to shine with different colours, and is used to make buttons and for decoration.
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