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finery
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fin·ery

noun \ˈfīn-rē, ˈfī-nə-\
plural fin·er·ies

Definition of FINERY

: ornament, decoration; especially : dressy or showy clothing and jewels
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Examples of FINERY

  1. She was proud to show off her new evening finery.
  2. <the guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery>

First Known Use of FINERY

1680

Related to FINERY

Synonyms
array, best, bravery, caparison, feather, frippery, full dress, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, regalia, best bib and tucker

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

Rhymes with FINERY

pinery, vinery, winery

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