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pearls

 

[ pษœหrlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรฉrolas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Perlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mutiara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œŸ็  (ใ—ใ‚“ใ˜ใ‚…)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perlas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ฃผ (jinju)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุขู„ุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็็  (zhฤ“nzhลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ biseri

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ perlur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะฝะถัƒะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inci

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perlas

Etymology

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.

See also: pearl.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,341, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.