pearl
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
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pearls
plural
pearls
Britannica Dictionary definition of PEARL
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a hard, shiny, white ball that is formed inside the shell of an oyster and that is often used as jewelry
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She wore a string of pearls.
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a pearl necklace
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pearl earrings
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something that is shaped like a pearl
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Pearls of dew glistened on the grass.
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pearl onions
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someone or something that is very good or admired
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She was a pearl among swine.
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The island is a cultural pearl of the Pacific.
cast/throw pearls before swine
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to give or offer something valuable to someone who does not understand its value
pearls of wisdom
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wise words or statements
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He offered some pearls of wisdom [=good advice] about raising children.
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(humorous) A crowd of reporters gathered around the coach after the game to hear him dispense his usual pearls of wisdom.
