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