n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 14th century
1 : to set or adorn with pearls
2 : to sprinkle or bead with pearly drops
3 : to form into small round grains
4 : to give a pearly color or luster to
intransitive verb
1 : to form drops or beads like pearls
2 : to fish or search for pearls
– pearl · er \ ' p ə r-l ə r \ noun