fal–lal

noun \fa-ˈlal, ˈfa(l)-ˌlal\

Definition of FAL-LAL

: a fancy ornament especially in dress

— fal·lal·ery \fa-ˈla-lə-rē\ noun

perhaps alteration of falbala furbelow, from French

First Known Use: circa 1706

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