bonheur du jour

noun

bon·​heur du jour

bəˌnərdüˈju̇(ə)r,

-dəˈ-

plural bonheurs du jour

like singular

: a small desk or writing table with a cabinet top

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, happiness of the day; from its tremendous popularity in 18th century France

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