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Definitions for Bijou

[1] a jewel.
[2] something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought.
[3] something small and delicately worked, such as a trinket
[4] (modifier) often ironic small but elegant and tasteful a bijou residence

Words related to Bijou

stone, ornament, trinket, bead, bauble, gem, gemstone, gold, glass, treasure, bracelet, jewel, brooch, costume, necklace, knickknack, tiara, silver, earring, pendant

Words nearby Bijou

biisk, bijagos islands, bijapur, bijection, bijective, bijou, bijouterie, bijugate, bikaner, bike, bike shorts

Origin of Bijou

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

Word origin for Bijou

C19: from French, from Breton bizou finger ring, from biz finger; compare Welsh bys finger, Cornish bis

Synonyms for Bijou

bauble, bead, gem, gemstone, ornament, stone, trinket, baguette, glass, hardware, rock, sparkler, birthstone, brilliant, gullion