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pearl

Definition

  • noun: a hard, shiny, white ball that is formed inside the shell of an oyster and that is often used as jewelry
  • noun: a dense variously colored and usually lustrous concretion formed of concentric layers of nacre as an abnormal growth within the shell of some mollusks and used as a gem
  • verb: to set or adorn with 'pearls'
  • synonyms: nacre, granulate

Examples

  • ('humorous') A crowd of reporters gathered around the coach after the game to hear him dispense his usual 'pearls of wisdom'.

  • He offered some 'pearls of wisdom' [=good advice] about raising children.

  • The island is a cultural 'pearl' of the Pacific.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Could be a second front forming. Or an audience gathering to watch the show. I know you've had some pearls of wisdom tonight, but are we expecting any friendlies? I got a lot of movement out here. Looks like we're (..)
    2016 13 Hours