BON MOT


Meaning of BON MOT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bōⁿ-ˈmō ]

noun

( plural bons mots bōⁿ-ˈmō(z) ; or bon mots -ˈmō(z))

Etymology: French, literally, good word

Date: circa 1730

: a clever remark : witticism

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