pearly white
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An ancient Egyptian recipe for teeth cleanser relies on "salt, pepper, mint, and dried iris flower" to keep the pearly whites pearly white, while medieval Britons relied on "honey, salt, and rye flour."
From Salon • Oct. 29, 2023
On rainy nights on the verdant coastal plains outside Rio de Janeiro, groups of tree frogs sometimes gather around the pearly white flowers of the milk fruit tree.
From Scientific American • May 6, 2023
After all of the hype, Diddy strutted onto the stage, flashing his pearly white teeth and urging the crowd to match his energy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2022
An ’80s pajama pant look was responsible for one of the collection’s best looks, in pearly white.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2022
A desk stood facing the open window, which looked out over the orchard where he and Ginny had once played two-a-side Quidditch with Ron and Hermione, and which now housed a large, pearly white marquee.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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