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parure definition

pa·rure (pə ro̵or′; Fr pȧ rür′)

noun

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

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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