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boutique

Syllabification: (bou·tique)
Pronunciation: /bo͞oˈtēk/

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Definition of boutique

noun

  • 1a small store selling fashionable clothes or accessories.
  • 2a business that serves a sophisticated or specialized clientele:a small investment boutique [as modifier]:a boutique film

Derivatives

boutiquey

adjective ( informal)

Origin:

mid 18th century: French, literally 'small shop', via Latin from Greek apothēkē 'storehouse'. Compare with bodega

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