Definitions for: Nacre

[n] the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell

Webster (1913) Definition: Na"cre, n. [F., cf. Sp. n['a]cara, n['a]car, It.
nacchera, naccaro, LL. nacara, nacrum; of Oriental origin,
cf. Ar. nak[=i]r hollowed.] (Zo["o]l.)
A pearly substance which lines the interior of many shells,
and is most perfect in the mother-of-pearl. [Written also
nacker and naker.] See Pearl, and Mother-of-pearl.

Synonyms: mother-of-pearl

See Also: shell

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