lavaliere
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la·va·liere

noun \ˌlä-və-ˈlir, ˌla-\

Definition of LAVALIERE

: a pendant on a fine chain that is worn as a necklace

Variants of LAVALIERE

la·va·liere also la·val·liere \ˌlä-və-ˈlir, ˌla-\

Examples of LAVALIERE

  1. <gave his girlfriend a golden lavaliere engraved with his name>

Origin of LAVALIERE

French lavallière necktie with a large knot
First Known Use: 1906

Related to LAVALIERE

Synonyms
bangle, charm, pendant (also lavalliere)

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