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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLavalier
Native Script:lavalier
Pronunciation / Transliteration: lavalier
"Ela usava um lindo lavalier que brilhava ao sol."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, typically featuring a pendant.
"She wore a beautiful lavalier that sparkled in the sunlight." - 2
A type of microphone that is small and can be clipped to clothing.
"The actor used a lavalier to ensure clear audio during the performance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'lavalier' originates from the French word 'lavalier', which refers to a type of ornamental pendant or necklace. The word is derived from the name of the 17th-century French priest and jeweler, François de Laval, who popularized such jewelry. Over time, the term evolved to describe a specific style of jewelry characterized by its delicate and intricate design.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lavalier" is said worldwide
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Lavalier
Transliteration: lavalier
Script: lavalier
"Elle portait un magnifique lavalier qui brillait au soleil."
Lavalier
Transliteration: lavalier
Script: lavalier
"Sie trug ein schönes Lavalier, das im Sonnenlicht funkelte."
Lavalier
Transliteration: lavalier
Script: lavalier
"Indossava un bellissimo lavalier che brillava al sole."
Lavalier
Transliteration: lavalier
Script: lavalier
"Llevaba un hermoso lavalier que brillaba bajo el sol."
Lavalier
Transliteration: lavalier
Script: lavalier
"Ela usava um lindo lavalier que brilhava ao sol."
लवलीयर
Transliteration: lavaliyar
"उसने एक सुंदर लवलीयर पहना था जो धूप में चमक रहा था।"
拉瓦利尔
Transliteration: lāwǎlì'ěr
"她佩戴着一条美丽的拉瓦利尔项链，在阳光下闪闪发光。"
라발리에
Transliteration: rabalie
"그녀는 햇빛에 반짝이는 아름다운 라발리에를 착용하고 있었다."
ラバリエ
Transliteration: rabarie
"彼女は太陽の下で輝く美しいラバリエを身に着けていた。"
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