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Meaning of beau in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /boʊ/

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  1. Noun

    beau

    Etymology

    late 17th century (in beau (sense 2)): from French, literally ‘handsome’, from Latin bellus

    Definitions

    1. a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman

    Examples

    • « if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked »
  2. 2. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

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