Added 9 October 2026
necklace
/ˈnɛkləs/ noun
In Latin: monīle Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about necklace at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.
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Anything resembling a necklace in shape.
a necklace of coral islands
- A device used in necklacing (an informal execution); a rubber tyre that is filled with petrol. It is placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.