pearly

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A pale greyish white colour, tinted with blue.

   • Pearly is that silky and often coloured lustre which renders of such value
   • When (the scales are) more developed and thickened, the color (pearly) is deepened, shading
2. 2

   A tooth.

3. 3

   Of a pale greyish white colour, tinted with blue.

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   1. 4

      Resembling or characteristic of a pearl

      Resembling or characteristic of a pearl; nacreous.

      • a pearly lustre
   2. 5

      Containing or yielding pearls.

   3. 6

      Having a pure sweet tone.

The neighborhood

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