broaches

Meanings

• noun

  A type of ornamental pin, typically worn on the lapel or collar of a coat or jacket.

  - "He wore a brooch made of gold and precious stones."
  - "She pinned her badge to her coat using a brooch."

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Synonyms

breastpin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with broaches
hoes , oesophagus , dozes

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Variants

List of all variants of broaches that leads to same result
broach , broached , broacher , broachers , broaches , broaching

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'broche', meaning a pin or peg.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest brooch is the 'Great Exhibition Brooch', which measures 1.5 meters in diameter.

2. The Guinness World Record for the most brooches worn at once is held by Jaswinder Kaur from India, who wore 1,010 brooches in 2016.

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Related Concepts

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1. pendant: A type of ornament that hangs from a chain or cord and is worn around the neck or waist.

2. clasp: A device used to fasten two ends of a garment or other object together.

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Culture

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In various cultures, brooches have been used as symbols of power, status, and identity. They have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, Roman mosaics, and Viking hoards. In literature, brooches have appeared in works such as Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and Jane Austen's 'Emma'.

How to Memorize "broaches"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small pin or badge with an ornamental design, worn on a coat or jacket.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brooch' with the image of a lapel pin or a decorative clasp.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'B-R-O-O-C-H' stands for 'Boldly Rocks Outstanding Ornamental Objects Charming Hub'.

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