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

Chits are born with their shells, which start out pearly white and darken over time.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2022

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

Then for dessert the women brought us generously cut slices of pearly white cake.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall