nacre, meaning of
Nacre (/ËneÉªkÉr/ NAY-kÉr also /ËnÃ¦krÉ/ NAK-rÉ),[1] also known as mother of pearl, is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer; it also makes up the outer coating of pearls. It is strong, resilient, and iridescent.