pendeloque

noun

pen·​de·​loque

ˌpäⁿdəˈlȯk

plural -s

1

: a diamond or other gemstone cut in the form of a pear-shaped brilliant with a table compare briolette

2

: a usually pear-shaped glass pendant used for ornamenting a lamp or chandelier

Word History

Etymology

French, blend of obsolete French pendeler to dangle (diminutive of French pendre to hang) and French breloque charm, breloque

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