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trinket

Syllabification: (trin·ket)

Pronunciation: /ˈtriNGkit/

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Definition of trinket

noun

a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value.

Derivatives

trinketry

Origin:

mid 16th century: of unknown origin

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Definition of trinket in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

Trinity House
Trinity Mountains
Trinity River
Trinity Sunday
Trinity term
trinket
trinomial
trio
trio sonata
triode
triolet

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epithalamium

/ ˌɛpɪθəˈleɪmɪəm

noun

a song or poem celebrating a marriage …

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