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pearlwise

pearlwise adverb: in the manner of a pearl; so as to resemble a pearl.

Adverb

pearlwise (comparative more pearlwise, superlative most pearlwise)

  1. In the manner of a pearl; so as to resemble a pearl.

Forms of pearlwise

comparativemore pearlwise
superlativemost pearlwise

Origin of pearlwise

From pearl + -wise.

Questions about pearlwise

What does pearlwise mean?
Pearlwise means in the manner of a pearl; so as to resemble a pearl.
What part of speech is pearlwise?
Pearlwise is an adverb.

Words near pearlwise in the dictionary

  1. Pearlsteins
  2. pearlstone
  3. pearlstones
  4. pearlware
  5. pearlwares
  6. pearlwise
  7. pearlwort
  8. pearlwort spurrey
  9. pearlworts
  10. pearly
  11. pearly antshrike

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