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pendant

pen·dant

UK/ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ US/ˈpɛndn̩t/ uncommon obsolete us

noun

1.

an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

2.

Origin

From Anglo-Norman pendaunt, Middle French pendant, noun use of adjective.

Phrases

  • pendant light
  • to depend
  • to impend
  • to pend

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