southern belle
noun/ˌsʌðən ˈbel/
/ˌsʌðərn ˈbel/
(North American English, old-fashioned)- an attractive woman from the southern USCultureThe term was used especially in the 19th century when it also meant a young woman who belonged to one of the best families. Scarlett O'Hara was a famous southern belle in literature.Topics Appearancec2
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