furbelow
nounHow many syllables in furbelow?
There are 3 syllables in the word furbelow.How to pronounce furbelow:
Definition of furbelow:
- furbelow (noun):
- a flounce on women's clothing
- a pleated or gathered piece of material
- a small item, such as a bag or belt, worn or carried by someone to complete his or her outfit
Synonyms for furbelow:
accessory
border
decoration
edging
festoon
flounce
frill
fringe
garnish
ornament
ruff
ruffle
skirting
trim
trimming
trimmings
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- awestruck
- stationer
- purported
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- refulgent
- decimate
- admonished
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- unsocial
- over-sweet
- biennial
- stouthearted
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- Tangiers
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- contrition
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- condenses
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- spluttering
- untwisted
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- fulminate
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- unrightly
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