bibelot
Americannoun
noun
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an attractive or curious trinket
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a miniature book
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of bibelot
1870–75; < French, equivalent to bibel- (expressive formation akin to bauble ) + -ot noun suffix
Example Sentences
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Alone and independent, she earned the affection of Madame Bibelot, the concierge, and, what was more, her confidence.
From Tales of Trail and Town by Harte, Bret
I could see the head-lines in the papers; the fellows at the University Club and the Bibelot shaking their heads and saying, “Poor chap!”
From The Sea Wolf by London, Jack
Met him at the Bibelot once, and he was telling us how he attempted to make a fire with a couple of sticks.
From The Sea Wolf by London, Jack
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