Also means
knick-knack
Usage Note
Bibelot refers to a small decorative object of little monetary value kept on a shelf or mantelpiece. The word carries a slightly dismissive nuance, suggesting clutter or tasteless ornamentation. A collector might distinguish a bibelot from an objet d'art, which implies genuine artistic worth.
Examples
"Elle collectionne les bibelots en porcelaine."
Natural Translation
She collects porcelain trinkets.
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