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pearling

The correct spelling is pearling.

How to pronounce pearling

verb

Say it like: Pee-rli-ng

The correct spelling is pearling. (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

noun

  1. 1.The process by which grain is pearled.

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