[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a smooth, rounded bead formed within the shells of certain mollusks and composed of the mineral aragonite or calcite in a matrix, deposited in concentric layers as a protective coating around an irritating foreign object: valued as a gem when lustrous and finely colored. Compare cultured pearl ( def ) cultured pearl ( def ).", "something resembling a bead formed in the shells of certain mollusks, such as various synthetic substances for use in costume jewelry:The pearls on this rosary are made of glass and protected by silver-plated double filigree caps.", "something similar in form, luster, etc., to a bead formed in the shells of certain mollusks, such as a dewdrop or a capsule of medicine:She wiped the pearls of sweat from her forehead.", "something precious or choice; the finest example of anything:An older couple offered us some pearls of wisdom about keeping a marriage healthy.The pearl of the museum's collection is one of Van Gogh's paintings, but there are many other things worth seeing.", "a very pale gray approaching white but commonly with a bluish tinge:We wanted to paint the walls eggshell at first, but we ultimately decided on a cooler color and went with pearl.", "mother-of-pearl (usually used in combination):His collection includes a beautiful antique pearl-handled revolver.", "Printing.a 5-point type.", "Also calledep·i·the·li·al pearl[ep-, uh, -, thee, -lee-, uh, l , purl].Pathology.a rounded mass of keratin occurring in certain carcinomas of the skin."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to adorn or stud with or as if with pearls:The crown, newly pearled and gilded, shone in the candlelight.", "to make like pearls, as in form or color:Opalescent discs of abalone shell caught the light and pearled it back in many colors."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to dive, fish, or search for mollusks that produce beads within their shells:While pearling near the coast, they discovered the remains of a centuries-old shipwreck.", "to assume a pearllike form or appearance:A tear pearled on her lashes."]}, {"Bold_text": "adjective", "List Items": ["resembling the gemstone produced by certain mollusks in form or color:The dress is a lovely pearl gray.", "of or relating to pearls:If you really want to splurge, book a trip to go pearl diving in French Polynesia.An eco-friendly pearl farming industry could decrease heavy metals in the water and bring economic benefits to this region.", "set with a pearl or pearls, or covered or inlaid with pearls or mother-of-pearl :She wore a navy blue suit and a pearl necklace.", "having or reduced to small, rounded grains:Pearl millet is a common crop of the region."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a town in central Mississippi.", "a female given name."]}]