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belle

/bɛl/

Meanings
  • adjective (used as a noun)

    A beautiful woman.

    - "The belle of the ball was the most beautiful woman in the room."
    - "Every head turned to look at the belle as she entered the room."
  • noun

    A type of sailing ship.

    - "The belle was a magnificent ship with tall masts and sails."
    - "The belle set sail for the Caribbean with a cargo of precious goods."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with belle
cell , well , tell , shell
Variants
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belle , belles , belle epoque , belle epoques , belle époques , belles époques , belle laide , Belle Fourche , Belle Glade , Belle Isle , Strait of , Strait of Belle Isle , a la belle etoile , la belle dame sans merci , the belle of the ball , belle-lettrist , belle-lettristic , belle-lettrists , belletrist , belletristic , belletrists
Etymology
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From Old French 'belle' meaning beautiful.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'belle' is also used in botany to refer to the bell-shaped flowers of certain plants.

  2. In French culture, the term 'belle' is used to describe a young woman who is the epitome of beauty and grace.

  3. The word 'belle' is also used in music, particularly in the genre of country music.


Related Concepts
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  1. beauty: The quality of being pleasing to the senses, especially the sight.

  2. femininity: The quality of being female or possessing qualities traditionally associated with women.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'belle' has been used to describe a beautiful and charming woman, often the center of attention in social events.

How to Memorize "belle"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a beautiful woman or a magnificent sailing ship named Belle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'belle' with the image of a beautiful woman or a sailing ship.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'BELLE' to remember the definitions: Beautiful EleganT Lady Exemplified, Beautiful Elegant Sailing Ship Exemplified.


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