belle
[ bel ]
/ bɛl /
noun
a woman or girl admired for her beauty and charm.
the most beautiful, charming, or engaging woman or girl among a number: the belle of the ball.
Origin of belle
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH belle
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British Dictionary definitions for belle
belle
/ (bɛl) /
noun
a beautiful girl or woman
the most attractive or admired girl or woman at a place, function, etc (esp in the phrase the belle of the ball)
Word Origin for belle
C17: from French, feminine of
beau