BISTRO


Meaning of BISTRO in English

[ 'bi:strəʊ , 'bɪs- ]

■ noun ( plural ~s ) a small, inexpensive restaurant.

Origin

1920s: Fr.; perh. related to bistouille , a northern colloq. term meaning 'bad alcohol'.

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