bits per second; rate of information transfer, hence 'baud-rate'; see Information theory; also kilo-baud (kb)- thousands of baud, mega-baud (Mb) - millions of baud.
A 56kb modem can send data at 56,000 bits per second down the wire.
French adjective, meaning "You mean the world to me. Your gorgeous eyes. Your pretty smile. I absolutely love hearing you laugh, it pretty much is the happiest sound in the world. Even red panda babies who recently have eaten a full meal couldn't make a happier noise. You are so intelligent. You are caring. And I love you. So very much."