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Definitions for Pearler

[1] a smooth, rounded bead formed within the shells of certain mollusks and composed of the mineral aragonite or calcite in a matrix, deposited in concentric layers as a protective coating around an irritating foreign object: valued as a gem when lustrous and finely colored. Compare cultured pearl.
[2] something resembling this, as various synthetic substances for use in costume jewelry.
[3] something similar in form, luster, etc., as a dewdrop or a capsule of medicine.
[4] something precious or choice; the finest example of anything: pearls of wisdom.
[5] a very pale gray approaching white but commonly with a bluish tinge.
[6] mother-of-pearl: a pearl-handled revolver.
[7] Printing . a 5-point type.
[8] Also called epithelial pearl. Pathology . a rounded mass of keratin occurring in certain carcinomas of the skin.
[9] to adorn or stud with or as with pearls.
[10] to make like pearls, as in form or color.
[11] to dive, fish, or search for pearls.
[12] to assume a pearllike form or appearance.
[13] resembling a pearl in form or color.
[14] of or relating to pearls: pearl diving.
[15] set with a pearl or pearls or covered or inlaid with pearls or mother-of-pearl: a pearl necklace.
[16] having or reduced to small, rounded grains.
[17] cast pearls before swine , to offer or give something of great value to those incapable of appreciating it: She read them Shakespeare but it was casting pearls before swine.
[18] a person who dives for or trades in pearls
[19] a boat used while searching for pearls
[20] Australian informal something impressive that shot was a real pearler
[21] Australian informal excellent; pleasing
[22] a hard smooth lustrous typically rounded structure occurring on the inner surface of the shell of a clam or oyster: consists of calcium carbonate secreted in layers around an invading particle such as a sand grain; much valued as a gem Related adjectives: margaric, margaritic
[23] any artificial gem resembling this
[24] See mother-of-pearl
[25] a person or thing that is like a pearl, esp in beauty or value
[26] a pale greyish-white colour, often with a bluish tinge
[27] a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 5 point
[28] of, made of, or set with pearl or mother-of-pearl
[29] having the shape or colour of a pearl
[30] (tr) to set with or as if with pearls
[31] to shape into or assume a pearl-like form or colour
[32] (intr) to dive or search for pearls
[33] a variant spelling of purl 1 (def. 2), purl 1 (def. 3), purl 1 (def. 5)

Words related to Pearler

pearliridescent, milky, frosted, off-white, pearl, ivory, silver, fair, nacreous, opaline

Words nearby Pearler

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Origin of Pearler

11300–50; Middle English perle < Middle French < Italian or assumed Vulgar Latin *perla (> German Perle, Old English pærl ), for Latin *pernula (> Portuguese perola, perhaps Old Saxon përula ), diminutive of Latin perna sea mussel

Other words from Pearler

pearl·er , noun
pearl·ish , adjective
pearl·like , adjective

Word origin for Pearler

C14: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin pernula (unattested), from Latin perna sea mussel

Synonyms for Pearler

frosted, iridescent, milky, off-white, fair, ivory, pearl, silver, nacreous, opaline