Meaning of pendant in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpɛndənt/

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  1. Noun

    pendant

    Etymology

    Middle English (denoting an architectural decoration projecting downwards): from Old French, literally ‘hanging’, present participle of the verb pendre, from Latin pendere

    Definitions

    1. an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
  2. 2. branched lighting fixture

    Examples

    • « often ornate »
    • « hangs from the ceiling »

Famous quotes

  • « One of my most sentimental items is my grandmother's engagement ring that my mom gave me a few years ago. It's a Victorian-style setting that's closed in the back, so it doesn't sparkle the way diamonds do now. I wear it as a pendant. »
    Georgina Chapman

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