Word: pearling
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pear
ling
Definition: Present participle of pearl; a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
Morphemes:
Affix: pearl
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To resemble pearl or pearls.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: perna
Language: la
Decoded: perna
Meaning: haunch; a marine bivalve shaped like a leg of lamb
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.