Word
furbelow
/ˈfəːbiləu/
noun
褶边；荷叶边；饰边
A decorative frill, flounce, or ruffle, especially on clothing.
- 1.
A frill, flounce, or ruffle, as on clothing; a decorative piece of fabric, especially one gathered or pleated as into a ruffle, etc.
服装上的褶边、荷叶边或花边；装饰性织物,尤其是有褶皱或褶裥的。
- 2.
A small, showy ornamentation.
小而华丽的装饰。
花哨的小装饰；俗艳的装饰；服装上的褶边、荷叶边或花边；装饰性织物,尤其是有褶皱或褶裥的。；小而华丽的装饰。；褶子；俗气的装饰
In use
The vintage dress had a delicate furbelow along the hem.
She added a furbelow to the curtains to give them a more ornate look.
The costume was covered in furbelows and lace, making it appear overly fancy.
Connections
Word family
- furbelows
- plural, third person singular
- furbelowed
- past, past participle
- furbelowing
- present participle
Learner notes
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