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Furbish

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flushnounA group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees, etc.
buffnounUndyed leather from the skin of buffalo or similar animals.
burnishverb(transitive) To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.

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burnishverb(transitive) To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
buffnounUndyed leather from the skin of buffalo or similar animals.
flushnounA group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees, etc.
lousewortnounAny of very many semiparasitic flowering plants, of the genus Pedicularis, related to wood betony.
fardnoun(Islam) A commandment from Allah that a Muslim has to fulfill; a religious duty or obligation.
furbelownounA frill, flounce, or ruffle, as on clothing; a decorative piece of fabric, especially one gathered or pleated as into a ruffle, etc.
purflenounAn ornamental border on clothing, furniture or a violin; beading, stringing.
fustianizeverb(intransitive, dated) To write or utter pretentious statements.
embellishverbTo make more beautiful and attractive by adding ornamentation; to decorate.
fancy upverbTo make more stylish, neat, or extravagant
soup upverb(informal, transitive) To modify the engine of (a motor vehicle) to give a higher performance than the specifications.
befringeverbTo furnish or adorn with a fringe.
bedizenverb(also figurative) To dress or ornament (someone or something), especially in a gaudy, showy, or tasteless manner.
garnishnounA set of dishes, often pewter, containing a dozen pieces of several types.
gussy upverb(informal, transitive) To make fancy or attractive, as by artificial or contrived means.
enchaseverbTo set (a gemstone, etc.) into.
gildnounArchaic spelling of guild. [A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages, established to oversee and protect their specific commercial interests and to provide mutual aid.]
emblazenoun(transitive) To kindle; set ablaze.
beglitterverbTo cover with glitter; to make glittery.
bedonoun(transitive, obsolete) To shut; make or put to.

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