What are some English words related to pearls?

mid-13c., from Old French perle (13c.) and directly from Medieval Latin perla (mid-13c.), of unknown origin. Perhaps from Vulgar Latin *pernula, diminutive of Latin perna, which in Sicily meant "pearl," earlier "sea-mussel," literally "ham, haunch, gammon," so called for the shape of the mollusk shells. read more

Transparent - only pearls with the finest crystalline structure will allow the observer to feel as if they're peering 'inside' the pearl. Water - pearl industry term to describe transparency and luminosity. read more

This is a set of challenging words chosen from the book "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck. Learn with flashcards, games, and more — for free. read more

For example, the pronunciation of pearl in some variants of Scottish English can sound like the entirely unrelated word petal to an American ear. 3 A triumphant chariot made of carnation velvet, enriched with purl and pearl. read more