necklace

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛkləs/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From neck + lace.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
jewelry
Narrower (hyponyms)
chain, choker

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