1
a
: 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
2
: one that is very choice or precious
3
: something resembling a pearl intrinsically or physically
4
: a nearly neutral slightly bluish medium gray
pearled; pearling; pearls
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
a
: of, relating to, or resembling pearl
b
: made of or adorned with pearls
2
: having medium-sized grains
pearl barley
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