a hard smooth lustrous typically rounded structure occurring on the inner surface of the shell of a clam or oyster: consists of calcium carbonate secreted in layers around an invading particle such as a sand grain; much valued as a gem

any artificial gem resembling this

a person or thing that is like a pearl, esp in beauty or value

a pale greyish-white colour, often with a bluish tinge

a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 5 point

of, made of, or set with pearl or mother-of-pearl

having the shape or colour of a pearl

to set with or as if with pearls

to shape into or assume a pearl-like form or colour

to dive or search for pearls