First Known Use: 1673
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beau monde
noun \bō-ˈmänd, -mōⁿd\
plural beau mondes \-ˈmän(d)z\ or beaux mondes \bō-mōⁿd\
Definition of BEAU MONDE
: the world of high society and fashion
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Origin of BEAU MONDE
French, literally, fine world
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