Roman pearl

noun

: an imitation pearl made of a glass bulb coated with pearl essence and filled with wax

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Roman pearl was in 1792

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“Roman pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Roman%20pearl. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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