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Definition of Nacre

1. Noun. The iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell.

Definition of Nacre

1. n. 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.

Definition of Nacre

1. the pearly internal layer of certain shells [n -S] : NACRED, NACREOUS [adj]

Medical Definition of Nacre

1. A pearly substance which lines the interior of many shells, and is most perfect in the mother-of-pearl. Alternative forms: nacker and naker] See Pearl, and Mother-of-pearl. Origin: F, cf. Sp. Nacara, nacar, It. Nacchera, naccaro, LL. Nacara, nacrum; of Oriental origin, cf. Ar. Nakir hollowed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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