necklace

neck-lace · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain, beads, or precious stones.

  2. 2.

    Something resembling a necklace in form or arrangement.

Forms

plural: necklaces

Related words

See also: bracelet, jewelry, pendant
Synonyms: chain, choker, pendant

Etymology

From Middle English, compound of neck + lace (originally meaning "cord, string").