Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lav-uh-leer, lah-vuh-]
- /ˌlæv əˈlɪər, ˌlɑ və-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lav-uh-leer, lah-vuh-]
- /ˌlæv əˈlɪər, ˌlɑ və-/
Definitions of lavaliere word
- noun lavaliere an ornamental pendant, usually jeweled, worn on a chain around the neck. 1
- noun lavaliere lavaliere microphone. 1
- noun lavaliere Worn on the chest. Generally in the term lavaliere microphone. 1
- noun lavaliere pendant worn around neck 1
- noun lavaliere an ornament hanging from a chain, worn around the neck 0
- adjective lavaliere designating or of a very small microphone formerly hung on a cord around the neck, but now usually attached to the clothing with a clip 0
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Origin of lavaliere
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; after the Duchesse de La Vallière (1644-1710), one of the mistresses of Louis XIV
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Parts of speech for Lavaliere
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lavaliere popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lavaliere usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lavaliere
noun lavaliere
- bracelet — A bracelet is a chain or band, usually made of metal, which you wear around your wrist as jewellery.
- cable — A cable is a thick wire, or a group of wires inside a rubber or plastic covering, which is used to carry electricity or electronic signals.
- fetter — a chain or shackle placed on the feet.
- coupling — A coupling is a device which is used to join two vehicles or pieces of equipment together.
- manacle — a shackle for the hand; handcuff.
Antonyms for lavaliere
noun lavaliere
- plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
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