Sekirov Dictionary

mignon

UK /ˈmɪnjɒn/US /mɪnˈjɑn/

noun 2
adjective 1
forms 3

noun2

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(historical) One of the court favourites of Henry III of France.
- Many commentators claimed hyperbolically that, because of their outrageous fashions, it was difficult to tell whether the mignons were male or female. — 2005
•
(no longer used, rare) A cute or pretty person; a dandy; a pretty child.
- “I wish the blow he dealt to that fine essenced mignon had beat his brains out.” — 1789

adjective1

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Small and cute; pretty in a delicate way; dainty.
- "Will you not wear these to-morrow?" said the King, offering one pair to Madame de Meroeur; then, turning to her sister, he added, "I only hope yours are small enough for those mignon hands." — 1834

forms

mignons · more mignon · most mignon

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