This English term can be transliterated into Tagalog as perl.
perlas
pearl
The South Sea pearl or Philippine pearl was declared the national gem in 1996 by Philippine President Fidel Ramos through Proclamation No. 905. The oyster and pearl are depicted on the reverse side of the Philippine New Generation Currency Series 1,000-peso bill.
scientific name: Pinctada maxima
Pearl is also a female name to English speakers. It’s equivalent in the Filipino language is Perla. There is a multi-awarded Philippine actress whose full name is Perla Bautista.
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
pérlas: matigas, makináng, at bilugang mása, karaniwang putî o abuhing bughaw, nabubuo sa loob ng kabibe, at itinuturing na mamahaling hiyas
Isa sa mga opisyal na pambansang sagisag ng Pilipinas ay ang perlas. Makikita ito sa likod ng sanlibong piso.
