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   bijou

   /ˈbiːʒuː/

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of a house or flat) small and elegant: British "a bijou residence"

   noun

   • 1. a jewel or trinket. archaic

   Word Origin French, from Breton bizou ‘finger ring’, from biz ‘finger’.

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   What does Bijou mean in French?

   • The quaint little café had a bijou outdoor seating area with charming bistro tables. The noun 'bijou' has a charming etymology rooted in the French language. It directly translates to 'jewel' in English. The term 'bijou' comes from Old French 'jouel,' which, in turn, evolved from the Latin word 'jocale,' meaning 'plaything' or 'ornament.'

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   What is a Bijou apartment?

   • Small and elegant: a bijou apartment. [French, from Breton bizou, jeweled ring, from biz, finger .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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   What is a Bijou house?

   • Such houses were formerly described as "mansionettes" or "bijou residences". Bijou's central methodology incorporates physically and constructively releasing emotional energy from the body through crying, stomping, or shivering in order to restore calm and clarity. Bijou theater is still in operation to this day.

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   What is Bijou jewelry?

   • It typically denotes a piece of jewelry that is intricately designed and exudes a sense of refinement. The term 'bijou' often conjures images of delicate earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or rings adorned with precious gemstones or intricate detailing.

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   Bijou means small but attractive, especially of a building. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and find synonyms, related words and translations in different languages.

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   Bijou is a French word that means a small, delicate, or elegant piece of workmanship, especially a jewel. Learn about its origin, usage, synonyms, and examples from various sources.

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   Bijou is an adjective or noun that means small and elegant, or a jewel. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of bijou with sentences from The Guardian and Wikipedia.

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   Bijou is a French word that means a jewel or something small and delicate. It can also be used as an ironic modifier for something small but elegant and tasteful.

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   Bijou is a French word that means 'jewel' or 'plaything'. It refers to a small and elegant piece of jewelry or a delicate and dainty object of beauty. Learn more about its usage, history and examples.

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   Bijou is a French word that means a small, exquisitely wrought trinket or something small and elegant. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms, translations and related words.