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pearled

The correct spelling is pearled.

How to pronounce pearled

verb

Say it like: Pee-rle-d

The correct spelling is pearled. (sometimes figurative) To set or adorn with pearls, or with mother-of-pearl. For example: "to pearl barley"

Usage Examples

to pearl barley

to go pearling

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(sometimes figurative) To set or adorn with pearls, or with mother-of-pearl.
  2. 2.To cause to resemble pearls in shape; to make into small round grains.
  3. 3.To cause to resemble pearls in lustre or iridescence.
  4. 4.To resemble pearl or pearls.
  5. 5.To hunt for pearls

adjective

  1. 1.Adorned with pearls.
  2. 2.Resembling pearls; pearly.
  3. 3.Having a border trimmed with narrow lace.

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