perle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of perle
1885–90; < French: literally, pearl
Example Sentences
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A rivetingly theatrical soprano, Bullock, in collaboration with percussionist/composer Tyshawn Sorey and director Peter Sellars, has developed a full-scale operatic evening, “Perle Noir: Meditations for Joséphine,” about the chanteuse Josephine Baker and slated next for Australia’s Adelaide Festival in March.
From Los Angeles Times
“I mean, what’s with these homies dissin’ my Perle?
From Salon
The fossils were unearthed from the Bayanshiree Formation in southeastern Mongolia and were first studied in the 1970s by paleontologist Altangerel Perle, who initially compared them to a similar species known as Alectrosaurus from China.
From Science Daily
The chef-owner of Perle reopens his Pasadena restaurant after the family’s house was destroyed in the Eaton fire.
From Los Angeles Times
Hand-sewn embroidery adorns La Perle, a new cotton-and-linen fabric, which features clusters of pearls in the Black Pearl version.
From Seattle Times
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