fallal

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing

Etymology

Perhaps an alteration of falbala (“furbelow”), from French.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bangle, bauble, gaud, gewgaw, novelty, trinket

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