GRE Word List
FRINGE
an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
The meaning of the word fringe is an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band.
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| Word | Meaning |
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