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perle

American

[purl] / pɜrl /

noun

a medicinal capsule that resembles a pearl in shape.

Etymology

Origin of perle

1885–90; < French: literally, pearl

Example Sentences

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Here Rowland had with his companion a great deal of talk, and found himself expounding aesthetics a perte de vue.

From Roderick Hudson by James, Henry

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