pearler

pearl

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [purl]
- /pɜrl/
- /ˈpɜː.lə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [purl]
- /pɜrl/

Definitions of pearler word

noun pearler a smooth, rounded bead formed within the shells of certain mollusks and composed of the mineral aragonite or calcite in a matrix, deposited in concentric layers as a protective coating around an irritating foreign object: valued as a gem when lustrous and finely colored. Compare cultured pearl. 1
noun pearler something resembling this, as various synthetic substances for use in costume jewelry. 1
noun pearler something similar in form, luster, etc., as a dewdrop or a capsule of medicine. 1
noun pearler something precious or choice; the finest example of anything: pearls of wisdom. 1
noun pearler a very pale gray approaching white but commonly with a bluish tinge. 1
noun pearler mother-of-pearl: a pearl-handled revolver. 1

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Origin of pearler

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English perle < Middle French < Italian or assumed Vulgar Latin *perla (> German Perle, Old English pærl), for Latin *pernula (> Portuguese perola, perhaps Old Saxon përula), diminutive of Latin perna sea mussel

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Parts of speech for Pearler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pearler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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