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bi·jou

 (bē′zho͞o′)
n. pl. bi·joux (-zho͞o′, -zho͞oz′)
A small, exquisitely wrought trinket.
adj.
Small and elegant: a bijou apartment.

[French, from Breton bizou, jeweled ring, from biz, finger.]
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bijou

(ˈbiːʒuː)
n, pl -joux (-ʒuːz)
1. something small and delicately worked, such as a trinket
2. (modifier) often ironic small but elegant and tasteful: a bijou residence.
[C19: from French, from Breton bizou finger ring, from biz finger; compare Welsh bys finger, Cornish bis]
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bi•jou

(ˈbi ʒu, biˈʒu)

n., pl. -joux (-ʒuz, -ˈʒuz)
1. a jewel.
2. something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought.
[1660–70; < French < Breton bizou (jeweled) ring, derivative of biz finger]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.bijou - a small and delicately worked piecebijou - a small and delicately worked piece
jewellery, jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
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bijou

adjective desirable, pleasing, elegant, fashionable, profitable, stylish, chic, sought-after, to die for (informal), covetable bijou shops and boutiques
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Translations

bijou

[ˈbiːʒuː] ADJ "bijou residence for sale" (Brit) → se vende vivienda, verdadera monada
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bijou

adj (esp in advertising) bijou residencenettes kleines Haus/nette kleine Wohnung
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I have been waiting for your return from Lyons with the most lively impatience, for, to tell you the truth, I have the greatest bijou for your American ladies that ever came out of a bleaching ground--un mouchoir de poche."
It would be pleasing to the saints if one used so fine a rosary as this, instead of wearing it as a vain bijou."
They were all displayed in that chamber of the Castle into which I had been first inducted, and which served, not only as the general sitting-room but as the kitchen too, if I might judge from a saucepan on the hob, and a brazen bijou over the fireplace designed for the suspension of a roasting-jack.
For, happening to mention one night that hers, which Rawdon had given to her, was of English workmanship, and went ill, on the very next morning there came to her a little bijou marked Leroy, with a chain and cover charmingly set with turquoises, and another signed Brequet, which was covered with pearls, and yet scarcely bigger than a half-crown.
Such bijou ne plus ultras, replete with all the amenities, do not, as I pointed out to Penfentenyou, transpire outside of England.
It is a bijou villa, with a garden at the back, but built out in front right up to the road, two stories.
This year's event will have a theme of 'dark circus' and the parade will be co-ordinated by internationallyacclaimed performance specialists Cirque Bijou, who want school and community groups to work with them in the run-up to the event.
Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Craig Bijou believes shares of Globus Medical (GMED) are attractive at current levels.
BIJOU ROSE CABRIERES CUVEE SOPHIE VALROSE WAITROSE CELLAR, PS7.49 THE ideal pairing with a variety of rich wholesome dishes, the Bijou Rose Cabrieres Cuvee Sophie Valrose boasts delightfully elegant flavours of apple and peach.
Bijou Properties announced it has officially launched leasing for Edge Adams, new six-story rental building in Hoboken.
The musical superstar is returning to The Bijou Club, two years after he held an official after-party at the same club and six years since he thrilled revellers at the venue by performing an impromptu set on the club's balcony.
Bay Harbor Islands, FL, February 14, 2019 --(PR.com)-- Bijou Bay Harbor, the luxury boutique condominium developed by Ability by Acierto on Bay Harbor Islands, has topped off at 75 feet.