pendant
/ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ · noun
Meaning
- A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
- A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck.
- The dangling part of an earring.
- A short rope hanging down, used to attach hooks for tackles; a pennant.
- One of a pair; a counterpart.
- The stem and ring of a watch, by which it is suspended.
- A lamp hanging from the roof.
- An ornament of wood or of stone hanging downwards from a roof.
- A long narrow flag at the head of the principal mast in a royal ship.
- An appendix or addition, as to a book.
- Testicles.
- A pendulum.
Etymology / origin
From Anglo-Norman pendaunt, Middle French pendant, noun use of adjective.
- -(frm)→
- pendaunt(xno)→
- *(s)pend-(ine-pro)→
- pendant (English)
- Relations: root, der, der
Related words
Descendant words
- ペンダント(Japanese) (bor)
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