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Lavaliere De La Lav Uh Lir Lavalliere La Va Lyar Noun Pendant

Front lavaliere \lav-uh-LIR\ also lavalliere \la-va-LYAR\
Back noun
A pendant worn on a chain around the neck.

[French lavalliere, type of necktie after Duchesse de La Valliere, title of Francoise Louise de la Baume Le Blanc.]

"Chung's concluding remarks describe an obvious interview situation, including hot lights blaring and a lavaliere microphone clipped to Mrs. Gingrich's clothing." - Knox, John M., On the record or off the record? How much should you say in an interview?, Communication World, 1 Mar 1995.

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