Pearl - this is the old name of pearls, a mineral which is equated to the precious stones extracted from the shells of shellfish. Comes from the French perle - «pearl." Pearls have always been highly prized in the olden days was worth its weight in gold, so over time, having lost its original meaning, the word "gem" has acquired another, figuratively. Pearl called something exclusive, best of its kind, something wonderful and beautiful. For example, so often talk about the most funny and a good joke. From the word "gem" where the term "pearl" - iridescent inner layer different colors of shells and colors imitating him.
Pearl
Pearl - this is the old name of pearls, a mineral which is equated to the precious stones extracted from the shells of shellfish. Comes from the French perle - «pearl." Pearls have always been highly prized in the olden days was worth its weight in gold, so over time, having lost its original meaning, the word "gem" has acquired another, figuratively. Pearl called something ...