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pearl

[purl] / pɜrl /
NOUN
gem
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The Taiwanese beverage, which blends black tea, milk, sugar, and chewy tapioca pearls, has spread worldwide since it first appeared in the 1980s.

From Science Daily

But when she arrives at Iona’s apartment, Andie is shocked to see that a coiffed perm, light makeup, a sensible suit and a string of pearls have replaced her friend’s beehives and gelled spikes.

From Salon

"It meant it was possible to capture a nearly 180 degree field of view, so you could almost capture them like a string of pearls in the sky."

From BBC

“I see midnight blue, persian blue, cornflower, powder, and sapphire. And whites? There’s porcelain, daisy, and pearl.”

From Literature

Shining there, like a perfect surprise, was a round, creamy pearl.

From Literature