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Dressy decoration giving a somewhat cherubic appearance? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

ruche

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This might be a double definition.

'dressy decoration' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'a somewhat cherubic appearance?' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'giving' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ruche that I've seen before include "fabric that's concertinaed" , "Decorative pleat" , "Frill/pleat of fabric" , "Pleated frill" , "lacy frill" .)

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