Pearl: meaning, definitions and examples

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pearl

 

[ หˆpษœหrl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

jewelry

A smooth, typically round, lustrous white or grayish structure within the shell of a clam or oyster, used as a gem.

Synonyms

bead, gem, jewel

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the party.
  • The pearl earrings shimmered in the sunlight.
Context #2 | Noun

quality

Something rare and valuable.

Synonyms

gem, jewel, treasure

Examples of usage

  • Her wisdom is a real pearl in this group of people.
  • The old book was a pearl among her collection.
Context #3 | Verb

music

To produce a series of harmonious sounds.

Synonyms

perform, play, produce

Examples of usage

  • The pianist will pearl the keys with great skill.
  • The violinist can pearl the strings effortlessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "pearl" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรฉrola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Perle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mutiara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะปะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œŸ็  (ใ—ใ‚“ใ˜ใ‚…)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ฃผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุคู„ุคุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็็ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ biser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ perla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะถะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inci

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perla

Etymology

The word 'pearl' originated from the Old French 'perle' and the Latin 'perna' meaning 'leg', as the mollusk's body part that produces pearls was thought to resemble a leg. Pearls have been highly valued as gemstones for centuries and have been associated with purity, beauty, and wealth. They have been used in jewelry and adornments across various cultures and time periods, symbolizing luxury and elegance.

See also: pearls.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,459, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.