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 flounce, frill, furbelow

Related Words border, edging, fringe, trim; plait, pleat, ruff; bunting, skirting

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