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pearl

/pɝːl/ noun · British & US
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What does pearl mean?

noun

A hard, rounded mass produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk, typically valued for its beauty or rarity. A lustrous white or cream-colored gemstone, often used in jewelry.

Example

"The pearl necklace sparkled in the light, a symbol of her grandmother's love."

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