BIJOU


Meaning of BIJOU in English

[ 'bi:ʒu: ]

■ adjective small and elegant.

■ noun ( plural ~x pronunciation same) archaic a jewel or trinket.

Origin

Fr., from Breton bizou 'finger ring', from biz 'finger'.

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