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bon mot

UK /bɒn məʊ/US /ˌbɑn ˈmoʊ/

noun1

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A clever saying, phrase, or witticism; often, a witty riposte in dialogue.
- But so it is: our Writer has met with a Bon Mot of this Cato’s; which, according to his shallow Understanding and silly Interpretation, he presages will ever live as a noble Free-thinking Saying. — 1725

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bon mots · bon-mots · bons mots

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