OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 35173

pendeloque

/ˌpɒndəˈlɒk/
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pendeloque
A drop-shaped diamond or other gem used as a pendant; also, a piece of jewellery in pendant form.
"For payment of 3,000 thalers by me due, I have sold to M. de Voltaire, at the price costing by estimation and tax, with 2 per cent for my commission" […] "the following Diamonds,…
[M]y eye was caught by the flashing of the emerald in my sister's ear, for she wore that day the suit of emeralds which had belonged to Jeanne de Consteil, who had married Raval de…
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