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précieux
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adjective, noun,
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pré·cieux
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adjective
1.
(of a man) overly fastidious or refined; precious; affected.
noun
2.
an affected or excessively fastidious man, as in dress, manner, or speech.
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Précieux
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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Origin:
1890–95;
<
French;
literally,
precious
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