noun

pendant

pendant

She wore a beautiful diamond pendant.

She wore a beautiful diamond pendant.

The pendant hung from a gold chain.

The pendant hung from a gold chain.

a pendant ((on sth.)) a piece of jewellery worn on a chain She wore a pendant on a silver chain.

Synonyms: locket, charm, medallion

From French 'pendant', present participle of 'pendre' (to hang), from Latin 'pendere' (to hang).

A 'pendant' is something that is 'pending' or hanging from a chain.

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