Pearlwort


/ˈpɜːlˌwɜːt/
noun
1.
any caryophyllaceous plant of the genus Sagina, having small white flowers that are spherical in bud

Read Also:

  • Pearly

    [pur-lee] /ˈpɜr li/ adjective, pearlier, pearliest. 1. like a , especially in being white or lustrous; nacreous: her pearly teeth. 2. adorned with or abounding in or mother-of-pearl. /ˈpɜːlɪ/ adjective pearlier, pearliest 1. resembling a pearl, esp in lustre 2. of the colour pearl; pale bluish-grey 3. decorated with pearls or mother-of-pearl noun (in Britain) […]

  • Pearly-gates

    noun, (used with a plural verb) 1. the entrance to heaven. plural noun 1. (informal) the entrance to heaven 2. (not capitals) (Brit, slang) teeth

  • Pearly king

    noun 1. the male London costermonger whose ceremonial clothes display the most lavish collection of pearl buttons See also pearly (sense 4)

  • Pearly-nautilus

    noun 1. (def 1). noun 1. any of several cephalopod molluscs of the genus Nautilus, esp N. pompilius, of warm and tropical seas, having a partitioned pale pearly external shell with brown stripes Also called chambered nautilus Compare paper nautilus

  • Pearly queen

    noun 1. the female London costermonger whose ceremonial clothes display the most lavish collection of pearl buttons See also pearly (sense 4)


Disclaimer: Pearlwort definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.