furbelows

noun

Meaning

A frill, flounce, or ruffle, as on clothing; a decorative piece of fabric, especially one gathered or pleated as into a ruffle, etc.
A small, showy ornamentation.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ruffle(English)frill(English)flounce(English)broderie anglaise(English)flouncy(English)passementerie(English)underskirt(English)kidskin(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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