necklace in English: A piece of jewellery, like a chain or a string of beads, that you wear around your neck. (noun)

Translation

A piece of jewellery, like a chain or a string of beads, that you wear around your neck.

Word origin

From neck plus lace, an old word for a cord or string, from Latin laqueus, a noose or snare.

Gender

Pluralnecklaces

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A necklace is a classic gift of jewellery.

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A "necklace of" tells you what it is made from.

beads .

Note the ending: it is spelled -lace but said like "less".

neck

The part of the body that joins the head to the rest of the body.

gold

A shiny yellow metal that is worth a lot of money.

ring

To make a clear sound like a bell, or to call someone on the phone.

wear

To have clothes, shoes, or other things on your body.

gift

Something nice that you give to a person, often on a special day.

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