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Meaning of furbelow in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfərbəˌloʊ/

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  1. Noun

    furbelow

    Etymology

    late 17th century: from French falbala‘trimming, flounce’, of unknown ultimate origin

    Definitions

    1. a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

    Derived terms

    • pleat
    • ruffle

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