furbelow

== English == === Etymology === Corruption of falbala; first attested in the late 1600s or early 1700s. Not related to fur. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfəː.bɪ.ləʊ/, /ˈfəː.bə.ləʊ/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈfɚ.bɪ.loʊ/, /ˈfɚ.bə.loʊ/ === Noun === furbelow (plural furbelows) A frill, flounce, or ruffle, as on clothing; a decorative piece of fabric, especially one gathered or pleated as into a ruffle, etc. (by extension) A small, showy ornamentation. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === furbelow (third-person singular simple present furbelows, present participle furbelowing, simple past and past participle furbelowed) (transitive) To adorn with a furbelow; to ornament. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== befurbelowed