A shelly concretion found in the mantle of certain bivalve mollusks
“Over the years, the irritating object is covered with enough layers of nacre to become a pearl.”
A pearly substance that lines the interior of many shells
“The beads are then lustered all over with pearl, giving them a beautiful sheen-like oil on water.”
(figuratively) Something considered very precious
“Your wife is a treasure, a pearl amongst women.”
A drop of a thick liquid or viscous substance
Something rare, uncommon or unusual, especially one having particular value
Something that is cherished or a source of great pride
A particularly admirable or pleasing person or thing
The most important or significant of a related group
Having an off-white color resembling cream
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