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necklaces

The correct spelling is necklaces.

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noun

Say it like: Nek-las-es

The correct spelling is necklaces. An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached. For example: "a necklace of coral islands"

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a necklace of coral islands

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.
  2. 2.Anything resembling a necklace in shape.
  3. 3.A device used in necklacing (an informal execution); a rubber tyre that is filled with petrol. It is placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.

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