perla

Definitions of perla
  1. noun
    a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
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    type of:
    bigiotteria, bijou, gemma, gingillo, gioia, gioiello, monile, pietra preziosa, preziosità, prezioso
    a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
  2. noun
    a pill in the form of a small rounded gelatinous container with medicine inside
    synonyms: cachet, capsula
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    type of:
    compressa, confetto, pasticca, pastiglia, pillola
    a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
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