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brooch

American  
[brohch, brooch] / broʊtʃ, brutʃ /

noun

  1. a clasp or ornament having a pin at the back for passing through the clothing and a catch for securing the point of the pin.

brooch British  
/ brəʊtʃ /

noun

  1. an ornament with a hinged pin and catch, worn fastened to clothing

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • unbrooch verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of brooch

1175–1225; Middle English broche broach, differentiated in spelling since circa 1600

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The brooch she inherited from our mother was at her throat to close her collar.

From Literature

Williams rocked an all-black Balenciaga ensemble -- double-breasted suit, shirt and tie -- with a glittering brooch to finish the look.

From Barron's

A woman with a brooch and rings sparkling as she moved.

From Literature

An enameled brooch and tortoiseshell calling card case belonging to Leah.

From Literature

Glinting under the exhibition centre lights, the gold brooch studded with gemstones on the startup founder's lapel was handmade by Indian artisans -- but artificial intelligence dreamt up its elaborate design.

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