| 释义 |
bi·jou
I. \ˈbēˌzhü, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ noun
(plural bi·joux \-üz, -ü\)
Etymology: French, from Breton bizou ring, from biz finger; akin to Welsh bys finger, OCornish bis, bes
: trinket, jewel : a small dainty usually ornamental piece of delicate workmanship and fine material
II. adjective
: small of its kind and usually marked by fine detail and workmanship
< can Americans be persuaded to pay out dollars for bijou cars >
— used especially of buildings
< a bijou theater with delicate rococo decorations >
III. noun
: something delicate, elegant, or highly prized |