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