Word of the Day 06/04/25 Bijou

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Bijou (noun)
bijou [ bee-zhoo, bee-zhoo ]

noun, plural bijoux
1. a jewel.
2. something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought.

Related Words
bracelet, brooch, costume, earring, gem, glass, gold, jewel, knickknack, necklace, ornament, pendant, silver, tiara, treasure, trinket

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Origin: 1660–70; < French < Breton bizou (jeweled) ring, derivative of biz finger; cognate with Cornish bisou finger-ring, derivative of bis finger

Example Sentences
This year's search showcased a variety of home styles including quirky conversions, grand designs, period renovations and bijou pads.
From BBC

“Watermark is also a must,” says Maul of the bijou bookstore.
From Seattle Times

After his friends go home, he makes for his bedroom, a bijou space to the rear of the apartment that’s appointed with a simple antique Iranian table and a Flos Parentesi lamp.
From New York Times

The bijou dwelling is an example of what campaigners say is a growing phenomenon of micro-homes, driven by high rent and property prices.
From BBC

“Truly, yes, to pray with. It would be pleasing to the saints if one used so fine a rosary as this, instead of wearing it as a vain bijou.”
From Literature

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