PERL
\pˈɜːl], \pˈɜːl], \p_ˈɜː_l]\
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A lustrous concretion deposited in the shells of various mollusks; used as a gem.
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Per. A fairy or elf.
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Near; around; as, perimeter.
By James Champlin Fernald
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PERL is a programming language which is used to create applications and programs that focus heavily upon Computer Graphics Interaction. A number of different tasks can be handled by PERL. The language was created in 1987, with the purpose of manipulating text only.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.