locket
A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small itemA pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
» Mary wore a heart-shaped locket.
Мэри носила медальон в форме сердца.
Meaning
3 sensesA pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
A small white marking on a cat's coat.
Medaillon
медальо́нmedalʹón
(archaic)The upper metallic cap of a sword’s scabbard.
- a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
Examples
16 sentencesMary wore a heart-shaped locket.
ruМэри носила медальон в форме сердца.
Mary wears a heart-shaped locket with a photo of Tom in it.
What a beautiful locket!
A few years ago, on Mother's Day, I gave my stepmother a locket as a present.
ruНесколько лет назад на День матери я подарил своей мачехе медальон.
deVor ein paar Jahren habe ich meiner Stiefmutter zum Muttertag ein Medaillon geschenkt.
Rima was wearing her grandmother's locket.
Translations
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Origin
From French loquet, from a diminutive of Anglo-Norman loc, itself from Old English loc, whFrom French loquet, from a diminutive of Anglo-Norman loc, itself from Old English loc, whence lock.
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