pendant

Meanings

1. A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
2. A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck.
3. The dangling part of an earring.
4. A short rope hanging down, used to attach hooks for tackles; a pennant.
5. One of a pair; a counterpart.
6. The stem and ring of a watch, by which it is suspended.
7. A lamp hanging from the roof.
8. An ornament of wood or of stone hanging downwards from a roof.
9. A long narrow flag at the head of the principal mast in a royal ship.
10. An appendix or addition, as to a book.
11. Testicles.
12. A pendulum.

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman pendaunt, Middle French pendant, noun use of adjective.