Definition of Furbelow
Furbelow
fur·be·low


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A decorative flounce or ruffle on a garment, especially on a woman's dress.

e.g. The vintage dress featured a beautiful furbelow on the hem.

(noun)
something that doesn't have an actual purpose but that is rather just showy and present for ornamental/decorative reasons;

e.g. They added a furbelow to their house in the form of a giant chandelier in the sitting room.

(verb)
(literary) to adorn or ornament something with trimmings especially those that only serve decorative purposes;

e.g. He was hesitant to furbelow the design too much, out of fear of actually making it uglier.



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