Bibelots

/ˈbɪbəloʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bibelot; multiple small decorative objects or trinkets.

Etymology

From 'bibelot' + plural suffix '-s'. English adopted the French singular and applied standard English pluralization.

Kelly Says

When English borrows French words, we usually keep the French pronunciation but use English pluralization rules—creating a hybrid that's not quite French or English.

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