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Definition of Impearl
1. v. t. To form into pearls, or into that which resembles pearls.
Definition of Impearl
1. Verb. (poetic) To form into pearls, or make pearly. ¹
2. Verb. (poetic) To decorate as if with pearls. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Impearl
1. to make pearly [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: pearly
Medical Definition of Impearl
1. 1. To form into pearls, or into that which resembles pearls. "Dewdrops which the sun Impearls on every leaf and every flower." (Milton) 2. To decorate as with pearls or with anything resembling pearls. "With morning dews impearled." (Mrs. Browning) "The dews of the morning impearl every thorn." (R. Digby) Origin: Pref. Im- in + pearl: cf. F. Emperler. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Impearl
Literary usage of Impearl
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Cyclopaedia of English Literature: A Selection of the Choicest Productions by Robert Chambers, Robert Carruthers (1853)
"... high canopies of trees to the higher arch of heaven the dews of the morning
impearl every thorn, am scatter diamonds on the verdant mantle of the earth ..."
2. The Quaver; or, Songster's pocket companion by Quaver (1844)
"Yet love in a true Briton's heart, With glory contends for a part ; And the fair
cheek of beauty with tears is impearl'd, When the banner, the banner of war ..."
3. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1821)
"Who can have watch'd the wild rose' blushing dye, And seen what treasures its
rich cups contain ; Who, of soft shades the fine variety, Who, when impearl'd ..."
4. Monthly Review (1821)
"... its rich cups contain ; Who, of soft shades the fine variety, From white to
deepest flush of vermeil stain ? Who, when impearl'd with dew-drop's ..."
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