lavaliere

noun

la·​va·​liere ˌlä-və-ˈlir 

ˌla-

variants or less commonly lavalliere

: a pendant on a fine chain that is worn as a necklace

Synonyms

• bangle
• charm
• pendant
• pendent

Examples of lavaliere in a Sentence

gave his girlfriend a golden lavaliere engraved with his name

Word History

Etymology

French lavallière necktie with a large knot

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing lavaliere

• lavaliere microphone

Kids Definition

lavaliere

noun

la·​va·​liere

variants also lavalliere

ˌläv-ə-ˈli(ə)r 

ˌlav-

: an ornament hanging from a chain that is worn around the neck