Definition of pearl

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Pearl (n.) Hence, figuratively, something resembling a pearl; something very precious..

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Size :: Size (n.) An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, -- used for ascertaining the size of pearls..
Pearl :: Pearl (n.) Nacre, or mother-of-pearl..
Pearlings :: Pearlings (n. pl.) A kind of lace of silk or thread.
Include :: Include (v. t.) To confine within; to hold; to contain; to shut up; to inclose; as, the shell of a nut includes the kernel; a pearl is included in a shell..
Impearl :: Impearl (v. t.) To decorate as with pearls or with anything resembling pearls.
Orient :: Orient (n.) A pearl of great luster.
Margaric :: Margaric (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, pearl; pearly..
Pearl :: Pearl (v. i.) To give or hunt for pearls; as, to go pearling..
Impearl :: Impearl (v. t.) To form into pearls, or into that which resembles pearls..
Oxamethylane :: Oxamethylane (n.) Methyl oxamate, obtained as a pearly white crystalline substance..
Tetrabranchiata :: Tetrabranchiata (n. pl.) An order of Cephalopoda having four gills. Among living species it includes only the pearly nautilus. Numerous genera and species are found in the fossil state, such as Ammonites, Baculites, Orthoceras, etc..
Ehlite :: Ehlite (n.) A mineral of a green color and pearly luster; a hydrous phosphate of copper.
Opalescent :: Opalescent (a.) Reflecting a milky or pearly light from the interior; having an opaline play of colors.
Abalone :: Abalone (n.) A univalve mollusk of the genus Haliotis. The shell is lined with mother-of-pearl, and used for ornamental purposes; the sea-ear. Several large species are found on the coast of California, clinging closely to the rocks..
Pearl :: Pearl (v. t. ) To fringe; to border.
Polverine :: Polverine (n.) Glassmaker's ashes; a kind of potash or pearlash, brought from the Levant and Syria, -- used in the manufacture of fine glass..
Nucula :: Nucula (n.) A genus of small marine bivalve shells, having a pearly interior..
Perlaceous :: Perlaceous (a.) Pearly; resembling pearl.
Argentine :: Argentine (n.) A siliceous variety of calcite, or carbonate of lime, having a silvery-white, pearly luster, and a waving or curved lamellar structure..
Empearl :: Empearl (v. t.) To form like pearls; to decorate with, or as with, pearls; to impearl..
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