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