Definition

1. Noun:
   • Central point of interest: "clou" refers to the most notable or attention-grabbing element of an event, performance, or discussion.
   • Highlight or climax: In entertainment or presentations, "clou" denotes the most exciting or significant part.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The clou of the evening was the magician's grand finale. (The most attention-grabbing part of the evening.)
  • The speech's clou was the announcement of a new policy. (The most important point of the speech.)

Advanced Usage

• "clou of the show": the most remarkable or spectacular segment of a performance.
  • The fireworks display was the clou of the entire festival. (The fireworks were the most memorable highlight.)

Variants and Related Words

• Clou is a loanword from French; it has no common English variants. It is used primarily in artistic or journalistic contexts.

Synonyms

• Highlight: the most outstanding or memorable part.
• Culmination: the highest or climactic point.
• Centerpiece: the main or most important item.

Related Idioms

• The clou of the matter: the core or crucial issue.
  • In the debate, the clou of the matter was the budget deficit. (The central issue was the budget deficit.)