pearly queen
noun[C]
UKuk/ˌpɜː.li ˈkwiːn/us/ˌpɝː.li ˈkwiːn/a woman from London who has therighttodressinspecialblackclothescoveredwithpearlbuttons, inordertocollectmoneyforcharity:
They went to thefancydresspartydressedas apearlykingandqueen.
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- PearlyqueensgatheratEastLondon's Mile End Park.
- Like hermotherbefore her, she was apearlyqueen.
- Aunt Edie was anaturalbringer of goodcheerandaccordinglyanaturalpearlyqueen.
Organizations - charities
- aid
- benevolence
- benevolent
- benevolent society
- button day
- charitable
- charity
- charity begins at homeidiom
- charity box
- food pantry
- foreign aid
- foundation
- friend
- non-profit
- non-profit-making
- not-for-profit
- pearly king
- the Peace Corps
- the Red Crescent
- voluntary