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broach

/bɹəʊtʃ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of ornamental pin or badge, often worn on clothing.

    - "She wore a beautiful brooch made of precious stones."
    - "The brooch was a family heirloom passed down through generations."

Pronunciation
  1. /bɹəʊtʃ/



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  2. /bɹəʊtʃ/



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Synonyms

breastpin
Rhymes
Words rhyming with broach
hodge , lodge , codge , dodge
Variants
List of all variants of broach that leads to same result
broach , broaches , broached , broacher , broachers , broaching
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from Old French 'broche', meaning 'pin' or 'spindle'.


Trivia
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  1. The largest brooch in the world is the 'Order of the Golden Fleece' which is over 10 inches long and weighs over 2 pounds.

  2. In Scotland, a traditional brooch is called a 'clasp brooch' and is worn at the neck.


Related Concepts
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  1. jewelry: Brooches are a type of jewelry.

  2. ornament: Brooches are often used as ornaments.


Culture
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In literature, the brooch is often used as a symbol of wealth or status. In art, it can be depicted as an ornate accessory worn on clothing or as a standalone piece of jewelry. In music, there is a genre called 'brostep' which is a subgenre of electronic dance music.

How to Memorize "broach"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a pin-shaped ornament that can be worn on clothing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'brooch' with the idea of a fancy pin or badge.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'B' is for Brooch, Beautiful, Bling.


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