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finery
(fīn′ər ē)
noun pl. fineries
showy, elaborate decoration, esp. clothes, jewelry, etc.
noun pl. fineries
a refinery where malleable iron or steel is made
Origin: Fr finerie < finer, to refine < ML finire, to refine < L, finish
See finery in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. fin·er·ies
Elaborate adornment, especially fine clothing and accessories.
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