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gew·gaw
(gyo͞o′gô′, go͞o′-) also gee·gaw (jē′-, gē′-)n.
A decorative trinket; a bauble.
[Middle English giuegaue.]
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gewgaw
(ˈɡjuːɡɔː; ˈɡuː-)n
a showy but valueless trinket
adj
showy and valueless; gaudy
[C15: of unknown origin]
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gew•gaw
(ˈgyu gɔ, ˈgu-)n.
something gaudy and useless; trinket; bauble.
[1175–1225; Middle English giuegaue; gradational compound of uncertain orig.]
gew′gawed, adj.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness trinketry - trinkets and other ornaments of dress collectively |
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