Definition of pearl
(Entry 1 of 5)
1a : a dense variously colored and usually lustrous concretion formed of concentric layers of mother-of-pearl as an abnormal growth within the shell of some mollusks and used as a gem
b : mother-of-pearl
2 : one that is very choice or precious
3 : something resembling a pearl intrinsically or physically
4 : a nearly neutral slightly bluish medium gray
pearl
verbpearled; pearling; pearls
Definition of pearl (Entry 2 of 5)
pearl
adjectiveDefinition of pearl (Entry 3 of 5)
1a : of, relating to, or resembling pearl
b : made of or adorned with pearls
2 : having medium-sized grains
pearl barley
pearl
noun (2)Definition of pearl (Entry 4 of 5)
British
: picot
Pearl
geographical nameDefinition of Pearl (Entry 5 of 5)
1 river about 410 miles (660 kilometers) long in southern Mississippi flowing south into the Gulf of Mexico
2 — see zhu
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The first known use of pearl was in the 14th century
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