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pendant

pen·dant [ péndənt ]


noun  (plural pen·dants)
Definition:
 
1. hanging ornament or jewelry: an ornament or a piece of jewelry that hangs from a necklace, bracelet, or earring

2. necklace with ornament: a necklace with a hanging ornament attached to it

3. hanging light: a lamp, chandelier, or other lighting fixture that hangs from the ceiling

4. architecture ornament hanging from ceiling: an architectural ornament hanging from a vaulted ceiling or roof

5. arts one of matching pair: a piece of art that matches or goes with another piece

6. nautical length of wire or rope: a length of wire or rope attached at the upper end to a spar or similar part and at the lower end to a block and tackle



adjective 
Definition:
 
architecture grammar 
Same as  pendentadj (sense 1) (sense 2) (sense 3) (sense 4)


[14th century. < French< present participle of pendre "hang" < Latin pendere]
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