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lavalier

la·va·lier

UK/ˌlæv.əˈlɪɹ/ US/ˌlɑv-/ uncommon

noun

Origin

Borrowed from French lavallière, named after French noblewoman Louise de La Vallière (1644-1710), from a family name meaning “small valley” in French.

Phrases

  • lavalier microphone

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