Nacre (Noun)
Meaning
The iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The delicate nacre of the abalone shell glistened in shades of pink and blue.
- As she held the pearl between her fingers, she marveled at the thin layer of nacre coating its surface.
- Pearl divers often look for mollusks with thick layers of nacre, which produce more valuable pearls.
- When the shell is crushed, the fragments of nacre still retain their shimmering colors.
- The intricate patterns of nacre in certain types of snail shells have inspired the work of many artists.