frill
noun/frɪl/
/frɪl/
- a narrow piece of cloth with a lot of folds that is attached to the edge of a dress, curtain, etc. to decorate it
- a white blouse with frills at the cuffs
- a tablecloth with a lace frill around the edge
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- [usually plural] things that are not necessary but are added to make something more attractive or interesting
- a simple meal with no frills
Word Originlate 16th cent.: from or related to Flemish frul.
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