pearly white
AmericanEtymology
Origin of pearly white
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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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
Down at Littleneck Beach, just a stone’s throw from the tribe’s casino, crushed pearly white oyster shells fill a small winding path to the shore.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2022
Chits are born with their shells, which start out pearly white and darken over time.
From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2022
“Do you want me to tell you a story about a little boy who bit a stone and lost all his pearly white teeth?”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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