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pearl
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/pɨˈɾɔlɐ/pe·ró·la
Definition
1A hard, lustrous spherical mass, typically white or bluish-gray, formed within the shell of a pearl oyster or other bivalve mollusk and highly prized as a gem; something very precious or fine.
Usage examples
“She wore a necklace of fine pearls.”
“His comment was a pearl of wisdom.”
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Common combinations
natural pearlpearl necklacecultured pearlpearl of wisdom
Idiomatic expressions
- Cast pearls before swine (to offer something valuable to someone who does not appreciate it).