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Word: Pendant
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (denoting an architectural decoration projecting downwards): from Old French, literally ‘hanging’, present participle of the verb pendre, from Latin pendere
ˈpɛnd(ə)nt
a piece of jewellery that hangs from a chain worn round the neck
Short Definition:jewellery that hangs from necklace
Examples:- a jade-green pendant on a gold chain
a light designed to hang from the ceiling
Short Definition:light that hangs from ceiling
Examples:- decorative pendants may need a special ceiling fitting
the part of a pocket watch by which it is suspended.
Short Definition:shank from which pocket watch is suspended
an artistic, literary, or musical composition intended to match or complement another
Short Definition:matching or complementary composition
Examples:- the triptych's pendant will occupy the corresponding wall in the south transept
a tapering flag.
Short Definition:tapering flag
Word: Pendant
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈpɛnd(ə)nt
hanging downwards; pendent
Short Definition:hanging downwards
Examples:- pendant flowers on frail stems
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