falbala

[ fal-buh-luh ]

noun

1. a furbelow or puckered flounce for decorating dresses in the 17th century.

falbala

/ ˈfælbələ /

noun

1. a gathered flounce, frill, or ruffle

Word History and Origins

Origin of falbala¹

1695–1705; < French < Italian. See furbelow

Word History and Origins

Origin of falbala¹

C18: from French, from (dialect) ferbelà ; see furbelow