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perle

[purl]
–noun
a medicinal capsule that resembles a pearl in shape.

Origin:
1885–90; < F: lit., pearl 1
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Main Entry: perle
Pronunciation: 'p&r(-&)l
Function: noun
1 : a soft gelatin capsule for enclosing volatile or unpleasant-tasting liquidsintended to be swallowed
2 : a fragile glass vial that contains a liquid (as amyl nitrite) and that is intended to be crushed and the vapor inhaled
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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