Tuesday, March 28, 2006

bijou

Main Entry: bi·jou
Pronunciation: 'bE-"zhü
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural bijous or bi·joux /-"zhü(z)/
Etymology: French, from Breton bizou ring, from biz finger
1 : a small dainty usually ornamental piece of delicate workmanship : JEWEL
2 : something delicate, elegant, or highly prized
- bijou adjective


bling-bling don't do nothing for me.
i don't need to glitter and flash to show you who i am.
jewels and gold you won't find on my wrist:
only the heart i wear on my sleeve,
uncut and rare as the most precious stone.

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