dust ruffle

noun

1
: a ruffle on the lower edge of a woman's skirt
especially : one on the inside to keep the skirt clean
2
: a decorative ruffle attached to the rails or springs of a bed and reaching the floor
also : a wide ruffle on the edge of a bedspread

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“Dust ruffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20ruffle. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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