beautillion
n.— «The Beautillion is a socially prestigious way the Delta Chi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity promotes its objectives of service, scholarship, knowledge and achievement. Service and participation points earned by the participants over a six-month period culminate in the selection of Mr. Beautillion and his court and the awarding of more than $16,000 in scholarships.» —“Gimbel holds court on his night” by Kathleen Arenz Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, Wisc.) July 7, 2002. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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