Meaning of the word pearls in English

What does pearls mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pearls

US /pɜːrlz/
UK /pɜːlz/

Plural Noun

hard, glistening objects, usually white, that are formed inside the shell of a pearl oyster or other bivalve mollusk and are highly prized as jewels

Example:
She wore a beautiful necklace of cultured pearls.
The diver found several large pearls in the oyster bed.