furbelow

/ˌfʌrbəˈloʊ/
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Other forms: furbelows

Definitions of furbelow
  1. noun
    a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
    synonyms: flounce, frill, ruffle
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    types:
    gauffer, goffer
    an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats
    jabot
    a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt
    peplum
    a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse
    type of:
    adornment
    a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
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