bauble

noun bau·ble \ˈbȯ-bəl, ˈbä-\

: an inexpensive piece of jewelry

: a shiny ball that is hung on a Christmas tree as a decoration

Full Definition of BAUBLE

: trinket 1

: a fool's scepter

: something of trifling appeal

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Middle English babel, from Middle French

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: knickknack, bibelot, curio, curiosity, doodad, gaud, gewgaw (also geegaw), gimcrack, kickshaw, novelty, ornamental, tchotchke, trinket

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