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necklace

neck·lace

UK/ˈnɛklɪs/ US/ˈnɛkləs/ common

noun

1.

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

Origin

From neck + lace.

Phrases

  • anodyne necklace
  • Casal's necklace
  • Colombian necklace
  • coral necklace
  • necklace poplar
  • necklace tree
  • pearl necklace
  • sea necklace

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