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bagatelle
bagatelle definition
baga·telle (bag′ə tel′)
noun
- something of little importance or value; trifle
- a game somewhat like billiards, played with nine balls on a table having nine holes in a circular arrangement at one end
- a short musical composition, esp. for the piano
Etymology: Fr < It bagatella, dim. < L baca, berry
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