noun
plural pearls
[count] :a hard, shiny, white ball that is formed inside the shell of an oyster and that is often used as jewelry
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[noncount] :mother-of-pearl
[count] :something that is shaped like a pearl
[count] :someone or something that is very good or admired
cast/throw pearls before swine
to give or offer something valuable to someone who does not understand its value
pearls of wisdom
wise words or statements