# lavalier

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌlæv.əˈlɪɹ/

## Definitions
1. An item of jewellery consisting of a pendant, sometimes with one stone, suspended from a necklace.
2. A lavalier microphone.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French lavallière, named after French noblewoman Louise de La Vallière (1644–1710), from a family name meaning “small valley” in French.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lavalier