The Lion and the Jewel
who is the village belle?define the term "belle"
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Sidi (The Jewel) is a superficial but beautiful young woman in the village of Ilujinle, she is coveted by both Lakunle and Baroka. Sidi would be the "belle". A general definition of "belle" is: a beautiful girl or woman, especially the most beautiful at a particular event or in a particular group.