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belle definition

belle (bel)

noun

a pretty woman or girl; often, one who is the prettiest or most popular the belle of the ball

Etymology: Fr, fem. of beau: see beau

Belle definition

Belle (bel)

noun

a feminine name

Etymology: Fr: see belle

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