noun
Meaning 1
Ideal excellence, or an imaginary standard of perfection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Phrase guide
beau idéal
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/ˈboʊ aɪˈdiːl/
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/-i.deɪˈæl/
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/-i.diˈæl/
noun
Meaning 2
An emulable eidolon embodying excellence in a particular respect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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History
Etymology
Borrowed from French beau idéal.