DictionaryankletAnkle ornament
noun

anklet

ANGK-lit/ˈæŋklət/

An ornament worn around the ankle.

A silver anklet circles her ankle just above the foot.

A delicate silver chain anklet circles the ankle above a bare foot, a small clasp and several tiny decorative beads plainly visible; foot on neutral white ground.
Etymology

The ankle word combines with diminutive -let on the model of bracelet. The result names a small ornament for the ankle, rather than a small ankle.

In context

Owlbear Odysseys57:44
are you putting the anklet in the box of deconstruction yes absolutely so it goes in immediately it will be done in 3 hours
The Final Steps (Heartwood Heist S12)

More examples

  • She fastens the anklet before putting on her sandals.
  • Small charms hang from the delicate anklet.
  • The stall sells bracelets, necklaces, and anklets.

Forms

anklet · anklets

Similar words

bracelet
An ornament normally worn around the wrist.
bangle
A bangle is a rigid circular ornament; an anklet is defined by being worn around the ankle.