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 lavalliere word
- noun lavalliere an ornamental pendant, usually jeweled, worn on a chain around the neck. 1
- noun lavalliere lavaliere microphone. 1
- noun lavalliere Alt form lavaliere. 1
- noun lavalliere Alternative form of lavaliere. 0
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Origin of lavalliere
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 Lavalliere
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lavalliere 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 65% 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.
lavalliere usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lavalliere
noun lavalliere
- strand — to form (a rope, cable, etc.) by twisting strands together.
- jewelry — articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment.
- string — a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.
- choker — A choker is a necklace or band of material that fits very closely round a woman's neck.
- pendant — a hanging ornament, as an earring or the main piece suspended from a necklace.
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