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单词 bric-a-brac
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bric-a-brac

noun

ˈbri-kə-ˌbrak How to pronounce bric-a-brac (audio)
plural bric-a-brac
1
: a miscellaneous collection of small articles commonly of ornamental or sentimental value : curios
2
: something suggesting bric-a-brac especially in extraneous decorative quality

Word History

Etymology

French bric-à-brac

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

bric-a-brac

noun

as in decoration
small objects that are used for decoration and are not usually valuable shelves full of bric-a-brac

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • decoration
  • ornamentation
  • ornament
  • apparel
  • frosting
  • finery
  • adornment
  • furnishings
  • frippery
  • embroidery
  • filigree
  • glitter
  • enrichment
  • froufrou
  • chichi
  • garniture
  • foofaraw
  • blazonry
  • trim
  • embellishment
  • bells and whistles
  • doodad
  • furbelow
  • emblazonry
  • garnish
  • pattern
  • caparison
  • frill
  • flourish
  • embellisher
  • improvement
  • fancywork
  • gilt
  • beautifier
  • setoff
  • garnishment
  • design
  • enhancement
  • flounce
  • ruffle
  • trappings
  • appliqué
  • regalia
  • embossment
  • fal-lal
  • bedizenment
  • figure

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disfigurement
  • blemish
  • scar
  • spot
  • defacement
  • stain
  • blot
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