Main Entry:

bi·jou

Pronunciation:

\ˈbē-ˌzhü\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural bijous or bi·joux \-ˌzhü(z)\

Etymology:

French, from Breton bizou ring, from biz finger

Date:

1668

1 : a small dainty usually ornamental piece of delicate workmanship : jewel 2 : something delicate, elegant, or highly prized

— bijou adjective