seed pearl

American  

noun

1. a pearl weighing less than ¼ grain.

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seed pearl British  

noun

1. a tiny pearl weighing less than a quarter of a grain

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Etymology

Origin of seed pearl

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

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seed pearl

Yes, my "seed pearl" bit is pretty, I admit; it was like the thing.

From Hortus Inclusus Messages from the Wood to the Garden, Sent in Happy Days to the Sister Ladies of the Thwaite, Coniston by Ruskin, John

The only ornament worn by her was a large burnt topaz—that stone which fire turns a rose red tint—attached to a seed pearl chain.

From Jane Oglander by Lowndes, Marie Belloc

The first seven oysters I examined, contained nothing but seed pearl, and not many of these.

From Afloat and Ashore A Sea Tale by Cooper, James Fenimore

The king of this country is an idolater; he uses another dress, which reaches from his head to his feet, full of gold rings and jewellery and seed pearl.

From A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century by Barbosa, Duarte

There is much rhubarb in this country, and much musk, very fine silver, seed pearl, and pearls that are not very round.

From A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century by Barbosa, Duarte