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lavaliere

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English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French lavallière.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌlæv.əˈlɪɹ/, /ˌlɑv-/, or sometimes like French, /ˌlɑ.vɑlˈjɛɚ/, /ˌlæv.æl-/
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Noun

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lavaliere (plural lavalieres)

  1. (jewelry) Alternative form of lavalier (pendant on a chain)
  2. (clothing) A pussy bow.

Translations

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Adjective

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lavaliere (not comparable)

  1. Worn on the chest.
    a lavaliere microphone
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