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- US Pronunciation
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- [bee-zhoo, bee-zhoo]
- /ˈbi ʒu, biˈʒu/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bee-zhoo, bee-zhoo]
- /ˈbi ʒu, biˈʒu/
Definitions of bijoux word
- noun plural bijoux a jewel. 1
- noun plural bijoux something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought. 1
- noun bijoux plural of bijou. 0
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Origin of bijoux
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < French < Breton bizou (jeweled) ring, derivative of biz finger; cognate with Cornish bisou finger-ring, derivative of bis finger
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Parts of speech for Bijoux
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bijoux popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bijoux usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bijoux
noun bijoux
- movie theater — a motion-picture theater.
- film — a thin layer or coating: a film of grease on a plate.
- show — to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
- silver screen — motion pictures; the motion-picture industry: a star of the silver screen.
- movie house — a motion-picture theater.
Antonyms for bijoux
noun bijoux
- plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
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