lavalier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An item of jewellery consisting of a pendant, sometimes with one stone, suspended from a necklace.
  2. A lavalier microphone.

Pronunciation

/ˌlæv.əˈlɪɹ/ /ˌlɑv-/

Word forms

lavalier lavaliers

Etymology

Borrowed from French lavallière, named after French noblewoman Louise de La Vallière (1644–1710), from a family name meaning “small valley” in French.

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