beau
adj. 'beautiful'
From Classical Latin 'bellus', meaning 'pretty, handsome'.
Etymon
Beautiful, handsome, fine
Historical Pronunciation
2000 - Mod. Fr.
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[bo]
1500 - Cl. Fr.
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[bɛo]
1200 - Mid. Fr.
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[bɛl]
300 - L. Lat.
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[bɛllus]
Latin Root
bellus
The feminine form is belle. From Latin bellus meaning "pretty, handsome".