ALL meanings of pearler
pearl
P p - 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
- noun pearler Printing. a 5-point type. 1
- noun pearler Also called epithelial pearl. Pathology. a rounded mass of keratin occurring in certain carcinomas of the skin. 1
- verb with object pearler to adorn or stud with or as with pearls. 1
- verb with object pearler to make like pearls, as in form or color. 1
- verb without object pearler to dive, fish, or search for pearls. 1
- verb without object pearler to assume a pearllike form or appearance. 1
- adjective pearler resembling a pearl in form or color. 1
- adjective pearler of or relating to pearls: pearl diving. 1
- adjective pearler set with a pearl or pearls or covered or inlaid with pearls or mother-of-pearl: a pearl necklace. 1
- adjective pearler having or reduced to small, rounded grains. 1
- idioms pearler cast pearls before swine, to offer or give something of great value to those incapable of appreciating it: She read them Shakespeare but it was casting pearls before swine. 1
- noun pearler a person who dives for or trades in pearls 0
- noun pearler a boat used while searching for pearls 0
- noun pearler something impressive 0
- adjective pearler excellent; pleasing 0