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necklet

American  
[nek-lit] / ˈnɛk lɪt /

noun

  1. something worn around the neck for ornamentation, as a fur piece.

necklet British  
/ ˈnɛklɪt /

noun

  1. an ornament worn round the neck

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Etymology

Origin of necklet

First recorded in 1860–65; neck + -let

Example Sentences

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Paired with elbow-length silk gloves, oversize glasses, a wide-brim hat and a necklet of pearls, the look gained worldwide renown.

From Washington Post • Mar. 12, 2018

A mist-shrouded necklet of 50 volcanic islets, the Kuriles are strung strategically from within seven miles of Hokkaido to seven miles from Kamchatka on the Siberian mainland.

From Time Magazine Archive

American Sculptor Jacques Lipchitz shows a gold-plated necklet cast with an antique turquoise.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was a dog—one of those small, silky, fluffy dogs that look like a fur necklet, until they begin to bark.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers

No fur necklet ever made a noise like that.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers

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