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furbelow

Syllabification: (fur·be·low)
Pronunciation: /ˈfərbəˌlō/

Definition of furbelow

noun

  • a gathered strip or pleated border of a skirt or petticoat.
  • (furbelows) showy ornaments or trimmings:frills and furbelows just made her look stupid

verb

[with object] (usually as adjective furbelowed) literary
  • adorn with trimmings.

Origin:

late 17th century: from French falbala 'trimming, flounce', of unknown ultimate origin

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