Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perola
Noun
/pɜːrl/
Definition
A pearl is a smooth, typically round object produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk or other animal.
Examples
- She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the event.
- The diver brought up a pearl from the ocean floor.
- He described the sunset as a pearl of beauty.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a pearl refers to something that is rare, fine, exquisite, or valuable.
Synonyms
- gem
- treasure
- jewel