boutique

UK: /buːˈtiːk/ US: /buˈtik/ ,(bo̅o̅ tēk′)

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bou•tique /buˈtik/   n. [countable]

1. a small shop, esp. one that sells fashionable items.

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bou•tique  (bo̅o̅ tēk′), n. 

1. a small shop or a small specialty department within a larger store, esp. one that sells fashionable clothes and accessories or a special selection of other merchandise.
2. any small, exclusive business offering customized service:
   Our advertising is handled by a new Madison Avenue boutique.
3. Informal Terms a small business, department, etc., specializing in one aspect of a larger industry:
   one of Wall Street's leading research boutiques.

adj. 

4. of, designating, or characteristic of a small, exclusive producer or business:
   one of California's best boutique wineries.

• Greek apothé̄kē; see apothecary, bottega
• Old Provencal botica, botiga (with Late Greek ē ī)
• French, Middle French, probably
• 1760–70

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boutique / buːˈtiːk/ noun

1. a shop, esp a small one selling fashionable clothes and other items
2. of or denoting a small specialized producer or business
3. (as modifier): a boutique winery
4. a small specialized stall or shopping area within a supermarket, esp selling fresh meat, seafood, etc

Etymology: 18th Century: from French, probably from Old Provençal botica, ultimately from Greek apothēkē storehouse; see apothecary