bijou

bi·jou

B0244400 (bē′zho͞o′)n. pl. bi·joux (-zho͞o′, -zho͞oz′) A small, exquisitely wrought trinket.adj. Small and elegant: a bijou apartment.

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[French, from Breton bizou, jeweled ring, from biz, finger.]

bijou

(ˈbiːʒuː) n, pl -joux (-ʒuːz) 1. something small and delicately worked, such as a trinket2. (modifier) often ironic small but elegant and tasteful: a bijou residence. [C19: from French, from Breton bizou finger ring, from biz finger; compare Welsh bys finger, Cornish bis]

bi•jou

(ˈbi ʒu, biˈʒu)

n., pl. -joux (-ʒuz, -ˈʒuz) 1. a jewel. 2. something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought. [1660–70; < French < Breton bizou (jeweled) ring, derivative of biz finger]

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bijou - a small and delicately worked piecejewellery, jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

bijou

adjective desirable, pleasing, elegant, fashionable, profitable, stylish, chic, sought-after, to die for (informal), covetable bijou shops and boutiques

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