English Explanatory Dictionary

pavé

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A paved surface, a pavement (now only in French contexts).
  2. A setting of gemstones such that no metal is visible, especially when the stones are set very close together.
  3. Any of various food items having a rectangular shape.
verb
  1. To arrange gemstones in jewellery so that no metal is visible, especially when the stones are set very close together.

Pronunciation

/ˈpæveɪ/ /pɑˈveɪ/

Word forms

pavé pavés pavéing pavéed pavéd

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French pavé (“pavement”).

Derived words

nymph of the pavé
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