Pearls: meaning, definitions and examples

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pearls

[ pɜːrlz ]

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jewelry

Pearls are hard, shiny objects produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk. They are valued as gemstones and are often used in jewelry.

Synonyms

bead, gem, jewel

Examples of usage

She wore a beautiful necklace adorned with pearls.
The earrings were made of exquisite pearls.

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quality

Pearls also refer to something rare, fine, admirable, and valuable, especially in terms of appearance or character.

Synonyms

gem, jewel, treasure

Examples of usage

Her wisdom, like pearls of great price, was sought after by many.
The book is full of literary pearls that captivate the reader.

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speech

To pearl means to decorate or cover with small, round, shiny objects, often in a decorative pattern.

Synonyms

adorn, decorate, embellish

Examples of usage

The wedding dress was beautifully pearled with delicate beads.
The cake was pearled with edible silver balls.

Translations

Translations of the word "pearls" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pérolas

🇮🇳 मोती

🇩🇪 Perlen

🇮🇩 mutiara

🇺🇦 перли

🇵🇱 perły

🇯🇵 真珠 (しんじゅ)

🇫🇷 perles

🇪🇸 perlas

🇹🇷 inci

🇰🇷 진주 (jinju)

🇸🇦 لآلئ

🇨🇿 perly

🇸🇰 perly

🇨🇳 珍珠 (zhēnzhū)

🇸🇮 biseri

🇮🇸 perlur

🇰🇿 інжулер

🇬🇪 მარგალიტები

🇦🇿 inci

🇲🇽 perlas

Word origin

The word 'pearl' comes from the Old French 'perle' and the Latin 'perna', meaning 'leg'. This is because of the shape of a mollusk's shell being similar to a leg-of-mutton sleeve. Pearls have been treasured for their beauty and rarity for centuries, often symbolizing purity and elegance. They have been used in jewelry and adornment by various cultures throughout history.