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beau geste

Main Entry: beau geste

Pronunciation: \bō-ˈzhest\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural beaux gestes or beau gestes \bō-ˈzhest\

Etymology: French, literally, beautiful gesture

Date: 1900

1 : a graceful or magnanimous gesture
2 : an ingratiating conciliatory gesture

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