"breloque" meaning in English

See breloque in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /bɹəˈləʊk/ Forms: breloques [plural]
Etymology: From French breloque. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|breloque}} French breloque Head templates: {{en-noun}} breloque (plural breloques)
  1. A seal or charm for a watchchain.
    Sense id: en-breloque-en-noun-gT6Wiyl6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

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