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also geegaw
Synonyms of gewgaw
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
- had a shelf devoted just to gewgaws featuring his favorite team's mascot
Synonyms for gewgaw
Words Related to gewgaw
- bijouterie,
- bric-a-brac,
- gimcrackery,
- trinketry,
- trumpery,
- virtu
- (or vertu)
- figurine,
- objet d'art
- (also objet),
- ornament
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The first known use of gewgaw was circa 1529
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