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parure

(pə ro̵or′; Fr pȧ rür′)

noun

a matched set of jewelry, as earrings, bracelet, and necklace

Origin: Fr < OFr < parer, to prepare < L parare, prepare

See parure in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A set of matched jewelry or other ornaments.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French, adornment

Origin: , from parer, to adorn; see pare

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