brooch
Translation
brooch
Examples
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her coat.
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her coat.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a piece of jewellery fastened to clothes with a pin She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her coat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pin, clasp, clip
Etymology
From Old French 'broche' meaning 'a spit for roasting', from a root meaning 'to prick'. It pricks the fabric.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'broach' the fabric of your coat with a 'brooch'. The similar sound can be a link.