leaf (of a pearl earring)

English translation: leaf See explanation.

18:41 Feb 15, 2006

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English term or phrase: leaf (of a pearl earring)

…the earring leapt out and fell at his feet…
The diamonds in the tiny leaf glittered with a frosty brilliance and the black pearl lay like a drop of glowing darkness on the white dust…

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Selected answer:leaf See explanation.

Explanation:
I would think it simply means that the earing was shaped like a leaf.

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Michael Barnett
Local time: 23:19

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leaf See explanation.

Michael Barnett

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peer agreement (net): +6

leaf See explanation.

Explanation:
I would think it simply means that the earing was shaped like a leaf.

Michael Barnett
Local time: 23:19
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