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Meaning of FURBELOW

Pronunciation:  'furbu`low

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
 
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 Synonyms: flounce, frill, ruffle
 
 See Also: adornment, gauffer, goffer, jabot, peplum

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Fur"be*low\, n. [Prov. F. farbala, equiv. to F.
falbala, It. falbal[`a].]
A plaited or gathered flounce on a woman's garment.
 
Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: beading, binding, bordering, bordure, edging, fimbria, fimbriation, flounce, frill, frilling, fringe, galloon, hem, list, motif, ruffle, selvage, skirting, trimming, valance, welt
 

 

 

 

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