Transcription
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- [purl]
- /pɜrl/
- /pɜːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [purl]
- /pɜrl/
Definitions of pearls word
- noun pearls a basic stitch in knitting, the reverse of the knit, formed by pulling a loop of the working yarn back through an existing stitch and then slipping that stitch off the needle. Compare knit (def 11). 1
- noun pearls one of a series of small loops along the edge of lace braid. 1
- noun pearls thread made of twisted gold or silver wire. 1
- verb with object pearls to adorn or stud with or as with pearls. 1
- verb with object pearls to make like pearls, as in form or color. 1
- verb without object pearls to dive, fish, or search for pearls. 1
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Origin of pearls
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 Pearls
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pearls 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".
pearls usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pearls
noun pearls
- carcanet — a jewelled collar or necklace
- choker — A choker is a necklace or band of material that fits very closely round a woman's neck.
- lavalliere — an ornamental pendant, usually jeweled, worn on a chain around the neck.
- locket — a small case for a miniature portrait, a lock of hair, or other keepsake, usually worn on a necklace.
- necklace — a piece of jewelry consisting of a string of stones, beads, jewels, or the like, or a chain of gold, silver, or other metal, for wearing around the neck.
Top questions with pearls
- where does pearls come from?
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- how to cook tapioca pearls?
- what are pearls?
- how to tell if pearls are real?
- how do oysters make pearls?
- how to clean pearls?
- how to make tapioca pearls?
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