mother-of-pearl

[US]/[ˈmʌðər ɒv pɜːl]/
[UK]/[ˈmʌðər ɒv pɜːrl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a lustrous, iridescent substance lining the inside of some mollusk shells, used for ornamental purposes; an object made from mother-of-pearl
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

mother-of-pearl sheen

mor-perlem skær

mother-of-pearl inlay

mor-perlem indlæg

mother-of-pearl buttons

mor-perlem knapper

mother-of-pearl luster

mor-perlens glans

mother-of-pearl finish

mor-perle finish

mother-of-pearl jewelry

mor-perle smykker

mother-of-pearl shell

mor-perle musling

with mother-of-pearl

med mor-perle

mother-of-pearl trim

mor-perle kantbånd

made of mother-of-pearl

lavet af mor-perle

Example Sentences

the necklace featured a delicate clasp of mother-of-pearl.

Vedhæng havde en delikat lukning af perlemor.

she admired the iridescent sheen of the mother-of-pearl buttons.

Hun beundrede den iriserende glans af perlemorsknapperne.

the inlay on the furniture was made of genuine mother-of-pearl.

Indlægget på møblerne var lavet af ægte perlemor.

he collected antique jewelry boxes with mother-of-pearl inlays.

Han samlede antikke smykkeskrin med perlemorindlæg.

the artist used mother-of-pearl dust to create a shimmering effect.

Kunstneren brugte perlemorstøv til at skabe en skimrende effekt.

the lining of the box was a luxurious mother-of-pearl fabric.

Beklædningen af kassen var et luksuriøst perlemorsstof.

she wore a vintage brooch with a large piece of mother-of-pearl.

Hun bar et vintage broche med et stort stykke perlemor.

the piano keys were adorned with intricate mother-of-pearl detailing.

Pianoens tangenter var udsmykket med indviklede perlemorsdetaljer.

the craftsman skillfully incorporated mother-of-pearl into the sculpture.

Håndværkeren inkorporerede dygtigt perlemor i skulpturen.

the bride carried a bouquet with ribbons accented with mother-of-pearl.

Bruden bar en buket med bånd udsmykket med perlemor.

the shell's inner layer revealed a beautiful pattern of mother-of-pearl.

Skallens indre lag afslørede et smukt mønster af perlemor.

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