Furbelow: meaning, definitions and examples
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furbelow
[ ˈfɜr.bə.loʊ ]
clothing ornament
Furbelow refers to a decorative ruffle or frill, especially in clothing. It can also denote any trim or embellishment that adds a touch of ornate flair to an outfit. Historically, the term was commonly used to describe the flowing layers of fabric that create a more elegant silhouette. This term evokes a sense of vintage fashion, often associated with the style of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Synonyms
embellishment, frill, ruffle, trim.
Examples of usage
- The dress was adorned with a delicate furbelow at the hem.
- She added a furbelow to her skirt for a more fashionable look.
- The gown's furbelow added a dramatic touch to the overall design.
Translations
Translations of the word "furbelow" in other languages:
🇵🇹 frufru
- enfeite
- babado
🇮🇳 फुरबेलो
🇩🇪 Fransen
- Rüsche
- Plüsch
🇮🇩 rumbai
- renda
- hiasan
🇺🇦 бахрома
- рюш
- декоративна вставка
🇵🇱 frędzle
- falbany
- ozdoba
🇯🇵 フリル
- 装飾
- フリフリ
🇫🇷 garniture
- volants
- fronces
🇪🇸 volantes
- adornos
- flecos
🇹🇷 püskül
- fransız
- süs
🇰🇷 프릴
- 장식
- 장식용
🇸🇦 تزيين
- زينة
- حافة
🇨🇿 frézy
- krajky
- ozdoby
🇸🇰 franje
- čipky
- ozdoby
🇨🇳 流苏
- 装饰
- 边缘
🇸🇮 franže
- okrasni
- rob
🇮🇸 frímerki
- skraut
- rósir
🇰🇿 бұралған
- сәндік
- шетін
🇬🇪 ფრანგული
- დეკორაცია
- ყვავილის
🇦🇿 fırfır
- bəzək
- kənar
🇲🇽 volantes
- adornos
- flecos
Etymology
The word 'furbelow' originates from the late 19th century. It is believed to be a variation of the Middle French 'ferbelot', which means a frill or ruffle. This term likely comes from the combination of 'fer', meaning iron, and a diminutive suffix, suggesting something small or delicate. The use of 'furbelow' evolved to describe more ornate decorations in fashion, often seen in the context of historical clothing styles. Its usage has diminished over the years, but it still conveys a sense of elegance and femininity when referring to fashion.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,434, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.