bangle

Meanings

• noun

  A type of jewelry worn around the wrist or ankle, typically made of metal or glass and adorned with gems or other decorations.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bangle
tangle , angle , mangle

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Variants

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bangle , bangles

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Etymology

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The word 'bangle' comes from the Old English word 'bangela', meaning a bracelet or an anklet.

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Trivia

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1. Bangles have been worn since ancient times, with evidence of bangle-like jewelry dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization.

2. Bangles made of glass were popular during the Victorian era and are still worn as collectibles today.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that the number of bangles worn on each wrist represents the number of children a woman hopes to have.

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Related Concepts

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1. bracelet: A type of jewelry worn around the wrist

2. anklet: A type of jewelry worn around the ankle

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Culture

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In various cultures, bangles have been worn as symbols of wealth, status, or protection. For instance, in Indian culture, bangles are often worn by women as part of traditional attire and are believed to bring good luck and ward off evil.

How to Memorize "bangle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a shiny metal bangle wrapped around a slender wrist or an ankle, adorned with colorful stones or intricate designs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bangle' with the image of a woman wearing traditional Indian attire and adorned with multiple bangles on her wrists.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'bangle' as a 'bracelet for an angle' or 'a jewelry anklet'.

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