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jolie laide
/ ʒɔli lɛd /
noun
- a woman whose ugliness forms her chief fascination
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jolie laide1
literally: pretty (attractive) ugly woman
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Example Sentences
Not a beauty, but jolie laide, and dresses exquisitely—as you can see.
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