pearly

/ˈpʌrli/
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Other forms: pearliest; pearlies

Definitions of pearly
  1. adjective
    of a white the color of pearls
    synonyms: pearly-white
    achromatic, neutral
    having no hue
  2. noun
    informal terms for a human `tooth'
    synonyms: chopper
    see moresee less
    type of:
    tooth
    hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
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