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bijouterie
[ bee-zhoo-tuh-ree ]
bijouterie
/ biːˈʒuːtərɪ /
noun
- jewellery esteemed for the delicacy of the work rather than the value of the materials
- a collection of such jewellery
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bijouterie1
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Example Sentences
He found good markets for his wares, since Roman love of bijouterie was strong, and he had few competitors.
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She ran up to me with affectionate greetings, and united in our raptures over the glittering bijouterie.
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The coral of commerce, so beautiful and so appreciated by lovers of bijouterie, is the polypidom.
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The root, in consequence of its variety of color, is much used for snuff-boxes and similar bijouterie.
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The time in which these things were made was a sentimental age, and it was well reflected in its bijouterie.
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