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    Magloire (en. Magloire)

    [maɡlwaʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of jewelry or gem of a particular shape.
    She wore a necklace adorned with a beautifully carved magloire.
    Elle portait un collier ornée d'un magnifiquement taillé magloire.
    In a historical context, used to refer to certain precious artifacts.
    The magloire found in the tomb was of priceless value.
    Le magloire retrouvé dans la tombe était d'une valeur inestimable.

    Etymology

    The word 'magloire' would derive from a Latin or ancient origin, but the details are uncertain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    magloire of life
    A jewel that symbolizes a luxurious and rich life.
    magloire de la vie
    give a magloire
    To give a precious gift to someone.
    donner un magloire
    hang a magloire
    To attach a gemstone to a fashion item.
    pendre un magloire

    Related Words

    jewel
    An object adorned with gemstones worn as an accessory.
    bijou
    stone
    A mineral or natural crystal.
    pierre
    ornament
    A decorative object added to an item.
    ornement

    Slang Meanings

    A big lie, an extravagant lie.
    He told a magloire about his vacation in Africa.
    Il a sorti un magloire sur ses vacances en Afrique.
    An exaggerated or difficult situation.
    This week, it was a real magloire at work.
    Cette semaine, c'était un vrai magloire au travail.