beau monde
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beau monde

noun \bō-ˈmänd, -mōⁿd\
plural beau mondes \-ˈmän(d)z\ or beaux mondes \bō-mōⁿd\

Definition of BEAU MONDE

: the world of high society and fashion

Origin of BEAU MONDE

French, literally, fine world
First Known Use: 1673

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