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Perlaceous :: Perlaceous (a.) Pearly; resembling pearl.

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..

Thuringite :: Thuringite (n.) A mineral occurring as an aggregation of minute scales having an olive-green color and pearly luster. It is a hydrous silicate of aluminia and iron.

Pearlite :: Pearlite (n.) Alt. of Pearlston.

Margaric :: Margaric (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, pearl; pearly..

Slit-shell :: Slit-shell (n.) Any species of Pleurotomaria, a genus of beautiful, pearly, spiral gastropod shells having a deep slit in the outer lip. Many fossil species are known, and a few living ones are found in deep water in tropical seas..

Baccated :: Baccated (a.) Set or adorned with pearls.

Pearl :: Pearl (n.) A light-colored tern.

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

Perlite :: Perlite (n.) Same as Pearlite.

Impearling :: Impearling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Impear.

Pearl :: Pearl (v. t.) To cause to resemble pearls; to make into small round grains; as, to pearl barley..

Aphthae :: Aphthae (n. pl.) Roundish pearl-colored specks or flakes in the mouth, on the lips, etc., terminating in white sloughs. They are commonly characteristic of thrush..

Chinchilla :: Chinchilla (n.) A small rodent (Chinchilla lanigera), of the size of a large squirrel, remarkable for its fine fur, which is very soft and of a pearly gray color. It is a native of Peru and Chili..

Pearl :: Pearl (n.) A size of type, between agate and diamond..

Chaplet :: Chaplet (n.) A small molding, carved into beads, pearls, olives, etc..

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..

Pearl :: Pearl (n.) Nacre, or mother-of-pearl..

Tank :: Tank (n.) A small Indian dry measure, averaging 240 grains in weight; also, a Bombay weight of 72 grains, for pearls..

Pearlwort :: Pearlwort (n.) A name given to several species of Sagina, low and inconspicuous herbs of the Chickweed family..

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