perla

pearl

noun PER-lah Rare

Origin: From Medieval Latin perla, origin uncertain; possibly from Latin perna (sea-mussel).

Also means

gem

Usage Note

Perla is used both literally (a pearl from an oyster) and figuratively to describe something or someone exceptionally fine: sei una perla ('you are a gem'). The colour bianco perla (pearl white) is a common descriptor. The regular plural is perle.

Examples

"Indossava una collana di perle al matrimonio."

Natural Translation

She wore a pearl necklace to the wedding.

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