Associations to the word «Brooch»

Wiktionary

BROOCH, noun. A piece of women’s ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.
BROOCH, noun. A painting all of one colour, such as a sepia painting.
BROOCH, verb. (transitive) To adorn as with a brooch.

Dictionary definition

BROOCH, noun. A decorative pin worn by women.
BROOCH, verb. Fasten with or as if with a brooch.

Wise words

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