BIJOU


Meaning of BIJOU in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' b ē - ˌ zhü

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural bijous or bi · joux \ - ˌ zhü(z) \

Etymology: French, from Breton bizou ring, from biz finger

Date: 1668

1 : a small dainty usually ornamental piece of delicate workmanship : JEWEL

2 : something delicate, elegant, or highly prized

– bijou adjective

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