: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Related Articles In 1947, the diamond was acquired by Harry Winston, who later sold it as a brooch to the Maharaja of Baroda.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Finally, the finished cameo is set into a jewelry design, whether a ring, pendant, brooch, bracelet or even a baseball cap, and delivered to the lucky recipient.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The outdoor photos show the couple smiling, with Camilla wearing a white and beige coat dress by Anna Valentine and a lily of the valley brooch.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
These collections, found beneath the surface of the extinct volcano, include items from the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age, such as pendants, brooches, and spearheads.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Finally, the finished cameo is set into a jewelry design, whether a ring, pendant, brooch, bracelet or even a baseball cap, and delivered to the lucky recipient.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The outdoor photos show the couple smiling, with Camilla wearing a white and beige coat dress by Anna Valentine and a lily of the valley brooch.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
These collections, found beneath the surface of the extinct volcano, include items from the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age, such as pendants, brooches, and spearheads.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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