pearl
1. pearl \'p*r(-*)l\ n [ME perle, fr. MF, fr. (assumed) VL pernula, dim. of
L perna]haunch, sea mussel; akin to OE fiersn heel, Gk pterne- 1a: a dense
variously colored and usu. lustrous concretion formed of concen tric layers
of nacre as an abnormal growth within the shell of some mollusks and used
as a gem 1b: 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
2. pearl \'p*r-lin\ \'p*r-l*r\ vb or pearl.ing 1: to set or adorn with
pearls 2: to sprinkle or bead with pearly drops 3: to form into small
round grains 4: to give a pearly color or luster to 1: to form drops or
beads like pearls 2: to fish or search for pearls - pearl.er n
3. pearl aj 1a: of, relating to, or resembling pearl 1b: made of or
adorned with pearls 2: having grains of medium size
4. pearl nor vt [alter. of purl] Brit : PICOT