The meaning of BIJOU is a small dainty usually ornamental piece of delicate workmanship : jewel. Did you know?

Bijou (jewellery) A bijou (plural: bijoux) from the French bijou (pl. bijoux) is an intricate jewellery piece incorporated into clothing, or worn by itself on the body.

BIJOU definition: a jewel. See examples of bijou used in a sentence.

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The bijou mountains were densely wooded and were infested by ferocious squirrels and woodpeckers that forever menaced the summer transients.

Dec 7, 2025 · bijou m (plural bijoux or bijous, diminutive bijoutje n) a piece of jewelry, often specifically with fake gems

bijou, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

bijou (ˈbiːʒuː) n, pl -joux (-ʒuːz) 1. something small and delicately worked, such as a trinket

Definition of bijou adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

"Bijou" is one of those delightful words borrowed from the French, meaning "jewel" or "small, elegant item." In the English language, its usage has extended to describe anything small and exquisite.