anneau

Definitions of anneau
  1. noun
    jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
    synonyms: bague
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    bague de fiançailles
    a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal
    chevalière
    a ring bearing a signet
    alliance, anneau nuptial
    a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding
    type of:
    bijouterie, bijoux, joaillerie
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
  2. noun
    a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
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    anneau de rideau
    a circular ring for holding up a curtain
    rond de serviette
    a circular band used to hold a particular person's napkin
    pneu, pneu de voiture
    hoop that covers a wheel
    pneu
    a tire consisting of a rubber ring around the rim of an automobile wheel
    pneumatique
    a tire made of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air; used on motor vehicles and bicycles etc
    type of:
    bande
    a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
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