belle epoque

A form of belle époque — A period of European history, extending over several decades until the start of the First World War, characterized by artistic and cultural refinement.

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belle epoque1

proper nounthe belle epoque
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of Belle Époque.

Belle Epoque2

proper nounthe Belle Epoque
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of Belle Époque.
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