brooch
noun/broʊtʃ/
Frequency rank: #12,481 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A decorative pin or clasp fastened to clothing.
Example sentence
She pinned her favorite brooch to her coat before heading to the formal dinner.
Synonyms & related words
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