What does "lavalier" mean?

An item of jewellery consisting of a pendant, sometimes with one stone, suspended from a necklace.

How do you pronounce "lavalier"?

Pronounced //ˌlæv.əˈlɪɹ//.

Common synonyms include: clip-on mic, lapel mic, lavalier mic, lavaliere, lavalliere, necklace pendant.

/ˌlæv.əˈlɪɹ/ noun

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Noun

1
An item of jewellery consisting of a pendant, sometimes with one stone, suspended from a necklace.
2
jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck wordnet
3
A lavalier microphone.

Borrowed from French lavallière, named after French noblewoman Louise de La Vallière (1644–1710).