A small, delicate piece of jewelry or a small and elegant object. Can also describe something small but perfectly formed or exquisitely crafted.
From French 'bijou', originally from Breton 'bizou' meaning 'ring for the finger'. The word entered English in the 17th century, maintaining its French pronunciation and connotations of delicate beauty.
Bijou captures something uniquely French about appreciating small, perfect things - the idea that something doesn't need to be large to be precious. In real estate, 'bijou' properties are tiny but perfectly formed homes that command high prices for their charm.
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