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furbelow

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of furbelow

a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming
  • she opted for a simple wedding dress that did without all the frills and furbelows
Synonyms of furbelow

flounce, frill, ruffle
Words Related to furbelow

border, edging, fringe, trim

plait, pleat, ruff

bunting, skirting

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