Dictionary 1. (n.) An ornamental band or ring, for the wrist or the arm; in modern times, an ornament encircling the wrist, worn by women or girls.2. (n.) A piece of defensive armor for the arm. Thesaurus anklet armlet band bangle beads belt bijou breastpin brooch chain chaplet charm chatelaine cincture cingulum circle collar collarband coronet crown diadem earring ecliptic equator fascia fillet finger ring fob gem girdle girt girth great circle hoop jewel locket neckband necklace nose ring pin precious stone quoit rhinestone ring stickpin stone tiara torque wampum wristband wristlet zodiac zone |