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bis·tro
(bē′strō, bĭs′trō)n. pl. bis·tros
1. A small, informal restaurant serving wine.
2. A small bar, tavern, or nightclub.
[French bistro or bistrot, tavern owner, tavern.]
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bistro
(ˈbiːstrəʊ)n, pl -tros
a small restaurant
[French: of obscure origin; perhaps from Russian bistro fast]
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bis•tro
(ˈbɪs troʊ, ˈbi stroʊ)n., pl. -tros.
1. a small, modest, European-style restaurant or café.
2. a small nightclub or bar.
[1920–25; < French bistro(t)]
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