"pearly whites" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-pearly whites.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} pearly whites pl (plural only)
  1. (idiomatic) Teeth. Tags: idiomatic, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Teeth Related terms: pearl white Translations (idiom for "teeth"): (dienties) blanquitos [masculine] (Spanish)

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