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necklace
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neck·lace  (nkls)
n.
1. An ornament worn around the neck.
2. Something felt to resemble this neck ornament, as in shape: a necklace of hundreds of tiny islands.

necklace
Noun
1. a decorative piece of jewellery worn round the neck
2. (in South Africa) a tyre soaked in petrol, placed round a person's neck, and set on fire in order to burn the person to death
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.necklacenecklace - jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
strand, string, chain - a necklace made by a stringing objects together; "a string of beads"; "a strand of pearls";
chain - a linked or connected series of objects; "a chain of daisies"
choker, dog collar, neckband, collar - necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
jewellery, jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
pendant, pendent - an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
Translations
necklace [ˈnɛklɪs] ncollar m
necklace [ˈnɛklɪs] neck ncollier m
necklace [ˈnɛklɪs] n(Hals)kette f
necklace [ˈnɛklɪs] ncollana


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