pearly

Word parts

pearl + -y

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /pɜːli/

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Noun

Singular pearly

Plural pearlies

1. (uncountable) (dated) Pearly is a light greyish white color that has some tints of blue.

2. (countable) (slang) (British) A pearly is the slang term for tooth.

Adjective

Positive pearly

Comparative pearlier

Superlative pearliest

1. Something that is pearly has a pale greyish white color.
2. Something that is pearly resembles or has the characteristic of a pearl.