'necklace' definitions:
Definition of 'necklace'
(from WordNet)
noun
Jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
Definition of 'necklace'
From: GCIDE
- necklace \neck"lace\ (?; 48), n.
- 1. A string of beads, etc., or any continuous band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Naut.) A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'necklace'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- anklet,
- armlet,
- band,
- bangle,
- beads,
- belt,
- bijou,
- bracelet,
- breastpin,
- brooch,
- chain,
- chaplet,
- charm,
- chatelaine,
- cincture,
- cingulum,
- circle,
- collar,
- collarband,
- coronet,
- crown,
- diadem,
- earring,
- ecliptic,
- equator,
- fascia,
- fillet,
- finger ring,
- fob,
- gem,
- girdle,
- girt,
- girth,
- great circle,
- hoop,
- jewel,
- locket,
- neckband,
- nose ring,
- pin,
- precious stone,
- quoit,
- rhinestone,
- ring,
- stickpin,
- stone,
- tiara,
- torque,
- wampum,
- wristband,
- wristlet,
- zodiac,
- zone