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   pendant

   /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. a piece of jewellery that hangs from a chain worn round the neck: "a jade-green pendant on a gold chain"
   • ▪ a necklace with a pendant: "I slipped the pendant over my neck"
   • 2. a light designed to hang from the ceiling: "decorative pendants may need a special ceiling fitting"
   • 3. the part of a pocket watch by which it is suspended.
   • ▪ a short rope hanging from the head of a ship's mast, yardarm, or clew of a sail, used for attaching tackles.
   • 4. an artistic, literary, or musical composition intended to match or complement another: "the triptych's pendant will occupy the corresponding wall in the south transept"
   • 5. a tapering flag.

   adjective

   • 1. hanging downwards; pendent: "pendant flowers on frail stems"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting an architectural decoration projecting downwards): from Old French, literally ‘hanging’, present participle of the verb pendre, from Latin pendere.

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   A pendant is something suspended, such as an ornament, a light fixture, or a companion piece. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related terms of pendant.

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   A pendant is a piece of jewellery worn around the neck, consisting of a long chain with an object hanging from it, or the object itself. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of pendant, and see examples and translations in different languages.

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   A pendant is a piece of jewelry worn around the neck, consisting of a long chain with an object hanging from it, or the object itself. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of pendant, and see examples and translations in different languages.

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   A pendant is a hanging ornament, such as an earring or a necklace, or a match or companion of something else. Learn more about the origin, usage, and synonyms of pendant from Dictionary.com.

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   A pendant is an ornament or piece of jewelry that hangs from a necklace or bracelet, or a hanging lamp or chandelier. Learn more about the word's origin, synonyms, translations and usage with The Free Dictionary.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPENDANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A pendant is an ornament on a chain that you wear round your neck, or a hanging light, or a carved ornament, or a match or companion piece. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, and usage of pendant with Collins English Dictionary.

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   Definitions of pendant. noun. an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring) synonyms: pendent. see more see less. noun. branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling. synonyms: chandelier, pendent. see more see less. adjective. held from above. “a pendant bunch of grapes”