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Meaning of the word bijou in English

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bijou

US /ˈbiː.ʒuː/
UK /ˈbiː.ʒuː/
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Noun

1.

a small, exquisitely wrought trinket or piece of jewelry

Example:
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She wore a delicate silver bijou on her wrist.
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The antique shop had many beautiful bijoux.
Synonym:
trinketbaublegemjewelornament
2.

a small and elegant residence or apartment

Example:
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They bought a charming little bijou in the city center.
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The hotel offers several bijou rooms with exquisite decor.
Synonym:
pied-à-terrecottageapartmentflat

Adjective

1.

small and elegant

Example:
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The hotel room was rather bijou but perfectly formed.
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She lives in a bijou apartment overlooking the park.
Synonym:
daintypetitecharmingelegantexquisite
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