2. To give or hunt for pearls; as, to go pearling.
PEARLACEOUS
Pearl*a"ceous, a.
Defn: Resembling pearl or mother-of-pearl; pearly in quality or appearance.
PEARLASH
Pearl"ash`, n. (Chem.)
Defn: A white amorphous or granular substance which consists principally of potassium carbonate, and has a strong alkaline reaction. It is obtained by lixiviating wood ashes, and evaporating the lye, and has been an important source of potassium compounds. It is used in making soap, glass, etc.
PEARL-EYED
Pearl"-eyed`, a.
Defn: Having a pearly speck in the eye; afflicted with the cataract.
PEARLFISH
Pearl"fish`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any fish whose scales yield a pearl-like pigment used in manufacturing artificial pearls, as the bleak, and whitebait.
PEARLINS; PEARLINGS
Pearl"ins, Pearl"ings, n. pl. Etym: [Prob. a corruption of purflings.
See Purfle.]