précieux: Meaning and Definition of
pré•cieux
Pronunciation: (prā"sē-oo' Fr. prā-syœ'), [key] — adj., n., pl. -cieux
—adj. - (of a man) overly fastidious or refined; precious; affected.
—n. - an affected or excessively fastidious man, as in dress, manner, or speech.
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