noun

necklace

necklace

She wore a beautiful pearl necklace.

She wore a beautiful pearl necklace.

He gave her a necklace for her birthday.

He gave her a necklace for her birthday.

((a/an)) necklace a piece of jewelry worn around the neck She wore a beautiful necklace.

Synonyms: chain, pendant, choker

Comes from 'neck' + 'lace', literally meaning a lace for the neck.

Picture a delicate 'lace' of jewels worn around the 'neck'.

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