pearl
Translation
pearl
Examples
She wore a string of pearls.
She wore a string of pearls.
His advice was a pearl of wisdom.
His advice was a pearl of wisdom.
Grammar Patterns
((a pearl)) a hard, shiny white gem She found a pearl in the oyster.
((a pearl of sth.)) a very valuable piece of (sth.) He offered a pearl of wisdom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gem, jewel
Etymology
From Old French 'perle', likely from Vulgar Latin '*pernula', a diminutive of Latin 'perna', meaning 'sea-mussel'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a beautiful, shiny pearl found inside an oyster. The word also has a smooth, elegant sound.