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necklace
noun neck·lace \ˈne-kləs\
: a piece of jewelry that is worn around your neck
Full Definition of NECKLACE
1
: an ornament worn around the neck
2
: something likened to a necklace especially in forming a linked series or a circular pattern <a necklace of islands>
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First Known Use of NECKLACE
1577
Related to NECKLACE
- Synonyms
- choker, collar, dog collar, lei
NECKLACE Defined for Kids
necklace
noun neck·lace \ˈne-kləs\
Definition of NECKLACE for Kids
: a piece of jewelry (as a string of beads) worn around the neck
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