bangle

ban·gle

noun \ˈbaŋ-gəl\

: a large stiff ring that is worn as jewelry around the arm, wrist, or ankle

Full Definition of BANGLE

1

:  a stiff usually ornamental bracelet or anklet slipped or clasped on

2

:  an ornamental disk that hangs loosely (as on a bracelet)

Examples of BANGLE

1. She wore plastic bangles on both wrists.
2. <wore a bracelet with small silver bangles on it>

Origin of BANGLE

Hindi baṅglī

First Known Use: 1787

Related to BANGLE

Synonyms

pendant, charm, lavaliere (also lavalliere)

Related Words

locket, teardrop

Other Jewelry Terms

bijou, brilliant, chase, facet, lapidary, paste

Rhymes with BANGLE

angle, dangle, jangle, mangel, mangle, spangle, strangle, tangle, wangle, wrangle