# beau vs BYU

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### beau
*noun · IPA /bəʊ/ · frequency rank #13,285*
A man with a reputation for fine dress and etiquette; a dandy or fop.

### BYU
*name · frequency rank #22,918*
Initialism of Brigham Young University.

## Source
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