bi·be·lot
(b  b -l  , b-bl)
n.
1. A small decorative object; a trinket.
2. A miniature book, especially one that is finely
crafted.
[French, from Old French beubelet, from a
reduplication of bel, beautiful, from Latin bellus,
handsome; see belle.]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,
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When he was traveling in England and France, Jack took great care to purchase bibelots for each person in his family.
When he was traveling in England and France, Jack took great care to purchase bibelots for each person in his family.
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