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pendent

DEFINITIONS OF: pendent

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n an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

Synonyms:
pendant
Types:
lavalier, lavaliere, lavalliere
jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck
Type of:
adornment
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

n branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling

Synonyms:
chandelier, pendant
Type of:
lighting fixture
a fixture providing artificial light

adj held from above

Synonyms:
dependent, pendant
supported
held up or having the weight borne especially from below
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