BOB°ëµº

Word Explorer
Children's
Dictionary Suite
 
Elementary Dictionary
       

pearl

 
 
pronunciation:
puhrl
features:
Word Explorer
part of speech: noun
definition: A pearl is a smooth, round, shiny object that is often worn as part of jewelry. A pearl is formed inside the shell of certain sea animals.
Lily's mother has a necklace of pearls that she will sometimes wear to formal events.
 
derivations: pearl-like (adj.), pearler (n.)
Word Explorer
See
  jewelry, mollusk