furbelow

/ˈfɜːrbəloʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a piece of ornamental lace or other fabric used to trim the edge of a garment, especially a skirt or a petticoat

“The antique wedding dress featured intricate furbelows along its hem.”

2. noun

a decorative trim or ornament, especially on a garment

“The delicate furbelows on her dress sparkled with tiny diamonds.”

3. verb

to trim or ornament with furbelows

“The seamstress furbeled the edges of the wedding veil.”

Synonyms

  • ornament
  • trim

Antonyms

  • decoration
  • unadorned