belle

  • 31belle — noun Etymology: French, from feminine of beau beautiful more at beau Date: 1622 a popular and attractive girl or woman; especially a girl or woman whose charm and beauty make her a favorite < the belle of the ball > …

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  • 32belle — noun /bɛl/ An attractive woman. In her new dress she felt like the belle of the ball …

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  • 33Belle — noun A female given name, diminutive of Isabelle and Annabelle, by folk etymology interpreted as belle . More common as a middle name than a first name …

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  • 34belle — noun (C) old fashioned a beautiful girl or woman: the belle of the ball (=the most beautiful girl at a dance or party) …

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  • 35Belle — Admin ASC 2 Code Orig. name Belle Country and Admin Code LR.21.2278733 LR …

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  • 36belle — [[t]bɛl[/t]] n. a woman or girl much admired for her beauty and charm: the belle of the ball[/ex] • Etymology: 1615–25;&LT; F; OF bele &LT; L bella, fem. of bellus fine, good looking. See beau …

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  • 37belle —   n. beautiful woman; noted beauty.    ♦ belle amie, mistress …

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  • 38belle — nf., (dans un jeu) troisième partie qui permet de départager les joueurs sans conteste : BÈLA. A1) s échapper : s fére la bèla &LT;se faire la belle&GT; (Albanais) …

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  • 39belle — n. 1 a beautiful woman. 2 a woman recognized as the most beautiful (the belle of the ball). Etymology: F f. L bella fem. of bellus beautiful …

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  • 40Belle-Ile-en-Mer — Belle Île en Mer Pour les articles homonymes, voir Belle Île. Belle Île en Mer Enez ar Gerveur Image satellite de Belle Île en Mer …

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