pearl
nounfeminine/pɨˈɾɔlɐ/high
pe·ró·la
Definition
A 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.
She wore a necklace of fine pearls.
His comment was a pearl of wisdom.
Common collocations
natural pearlpearl necklacecultured pearlpearl of wisdom
Idiomatic expressions
- Cast pearls before swine (to offer something valuable to someone who does not appreciate it).
Etymology
Do latim 'perna' (perna, tipo de molusco) ou 'perula' (pequena bolsa).