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blue-rib|bon — blue ribbon, 1. a ribbon of a blue color awarded to one that wins first prize in a contest. 2. the first prize; highest honor; greatest distinction: »The prize sheep won a blue ribbon for best entry in its class at the fair. 3. a badge of a… …   Useful english dictionary

rib·bon — /ˈrıbən/ noun, pl bons 1 : a narrow piece of cloth (such as silk) that is used to tie things or for decoration [count] She wore pink ribbons in her hair. She tied a ribbon around the present. [noncount] a length/piece of ribbon …   Useful english dictionary

blue–ribbon — blue–rib·bon adj: consisting of individuals selected for quality, reputation, or authority a blue–ribbon committee Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …   Law dictionary

blue ribbon — blue′ rib′bon n. 1) a blue ribbon given as the first prize in a contest 2) the highest award 3) gov a blue ribbon worn as a badge of honor by members of the British Order of the Garter • Etymology: 1645–55 …   From formal English to slang

blue–ribbon jury — blue–rib·bon jury n: special jury Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …   Law dictionary

blue-ribbon — blue′ rib bon adj. of superior or unmatched quality • Etymology: 1925–30 …   From formal English to slang

blue-ribbon jury — blue′ rib bon ju′ry n. law a jury of persons selected for high educational level or other qualifications, formerly used to try cases of unusual complexity or importance • Etymology: 1935–40, amer …   From formal English to slang

blue ribbon — also blue rib|and BrE [ˌblu: ˈrıbənd] n the first prize in a competition, sometimes consisting of a small piece of blue material >blue ribbon also blue riband BrE adj [only before noun] ▪ the club s prized blue riband award …   Dictionary of contemporary English

Rib Mountain — (also known as Rib Hill and currently Granite Peak) is a glacially eroded monadnock in central Wisconsin, located in the Town of Rib Mountain in Marathon County. Composed of quartzite covered with a softer syenite sheath, it was intruded about… …   Wikipedia

Rib Mountain — (aussi connu sous le nom de Rib Hill) est un inselberg émergeant suite à l érosion provoquée par un glacier dans le centre du Wisconsin. Il est situé dans la ville de Rib Mountain dans le Marathon County. Composé de quartzite recouvert d une fine …   Wikipédia en Français

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