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Meaning of pearl
A pearl is a hard, shiny, typically white or lightly colored object produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk.
Etymology of pearl
The word "pearl" comes from the Old French word "perle", which is derived from the Latin word "perna", meaning "leg", possibly because the shape of a pearl resembles a leg of ham.
The word has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to the gemstone and has since been extended to refer to other things of great value or beauty.
Synonyms
gem
jewel
treasure
precious stone
bead
ornament
trinket
bauble
bijou
sparkler
diamond
ruby
emerald
sapphire
opal
topaz
garnet
amethyst
turquoise
lapis lazuli
peridot
onyx
jade
coral
ivory
mother of pearl
shell
pebble
stone
rock
mineral
crystal
glass
paste
imitation
replica
fake
simulation
representation
reproduction
duplicate
copy
facsimile
Definitions
- A hard, shiny, typically white or lightly colored object produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk, typically a mollusk of the genus Pinctada.
- A thing of great value or beauty.
- A white or pale-colored round bead made of glass, plastic, or other material, used in jewelry.
Usage Examples
- The queen wore a necklace made of pearls to the formal dinner.
- The diver found a pearl oyster and carefully extracted the pearl.
- She is a pearl of wisdom, always offering insightful advice.
Antonyms
flaw
imperfection
defect
blemish
stain
spot
tarnish
dullness
lackluster
mediocrity
inferiority
poorness
shabbiness
tawdriness
gaudiness
flashiness
vulgarity
kitsch
trash
rubbish
junk
worthless thing
trifle
nothing
nobody