bijudary
Bijudary refers to a collective assortment of jewelry, trinkets, or small personal ornaments, often characterized by intricate or delicate craftsmanship. It can also describe the trade of a jeweler or the specific location where such finery is sold.
Examples
3 of 5She inherited a small box of vintage bijudary from her grandmother.
She received a collection of old jewelry and small ornaments from her grandmother.
The grand exhibition showcased the finest bijudary of the Victorian era.
The large show displayed the most excellent jewelry collections from the Victorian period.
I found some cool bijudary at the local thrift store yesterday.
I discovered some interesting small jewelry pieces at the second-hand shop yesterday.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'bijou' (a small jewel) kept in a 'dairy' (a place/collection)—a biju-dary is a 'library' of jewels.
Quick Quiz
The antique shop was famous for its rare ______, featuring rings and pins from the Edwardian era.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bijudary
Examples
She inherited a small box of vintage bijudary from her grandmother.
everydayShe received a collection of old jewelry and small ornaments from her grandmother.
The grand exhibition showcased the finest bijudary of the Victorian era.
formalThe large show displayed the most excellent jewelry collections from the Victorian period.
I found some cool bijudary at the local thrift store yesterday.
informalI discovered some interesting small jewelry pieces at the second-hand shop yesterday.
Sociological studies often analyze how bijudary served as a marker of class distinction.
academicAcademic research frequently looks at how jewelry collections indicated social status.
The company's quarterly report showed a significant increase in the export of luxury bijudary.
businessThe firm's business report indicated a large rise in shipping high-end jewelry abroad.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a wealth of bijudary
an abundant amount of jewelry and ornaments
adorned in bijudary
decorated or wearing many small pieces of jewelry
the art of bijudary
the skill involved in making or arranging fine jewelry
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
The term is quite rare and often appears in literary or specialized historical contexts. It is more common to see the spelling 'bijouterie' or 'bijoutry' in modern English.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell the word because of its French roots and unusual suffix. It is also sometimes incorrectly used to describe large pieces of furniture rather than small personal ornaments.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'bijou' (a small jewel) kept in a 'dairy' (a place/collection)—a biju-dary is a 'library' of jewels.
Word Origin
Derived from the French 'bijou' (jewel), which comes from the Breton word 'bizou' meaning 'finger ring'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In 18th and 19th-century Europe, the possession of varied bijudary was a primary method for the aristocracy to display taste and wealth.
Quick Quiz
The antique shop was famous for its rare ______, featuring rings and pins from the Edwardian era.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bijudary
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