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belle

8 entries found.

  1. belle
  2. belle epoque
  3. belletrist
  4. à la belle étoile
  5. belle laide
  6. la belle dame sans merci
  7. Belle Fourche
  8. Belle Isle, Strait of

Main Entry:
belle Listen to the pronunciation of belle
Pronunciation:
\ˈbel\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
French, from feminine of beau beautiful — more at beau
Date:
1622
: a popular and attractive girl or woman ; especially : a girl or woman whose charm and beauty make her a favorite <the belle of the ball>
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