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belles

/ˈbɛlz/ noun · British & US
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What does belles mean?

noun

A woman of great beauty, often used to describe a woman of refinement and elegance. In the context of 19th-century France, a belle was a woman of high social status and beauty.

Example

"The belle of the ball was a stunning young woman with long, curly hair and a bright smile."

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