Definitions

1. noun

A hard, typically rounded mass of nacre secreted by a mollusk.

“She found a beautiful pearl in her oyster dinner.”

2. noun

Something considered very valuable or precious.

“He considered his first car a pearl in his collection.”

3. verb

To ornament or decorate something with pearls.

“The designer pearl-ed the necklace with diamonds.”

4. verb

To speak or write in a manner that is considered very valuable or witty.

“The comedian pearl-ed his way through the audience.”

5. verb

To separate or winnow something, especially grain, by passing it through a sieve or similar device.

“The farmer pearl-ed the wheat from the chaff.”