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Definition of frill noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

frill

noun
 
/frɪl/
 
/frɪl/
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  1. 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
    synonym ruffle
  2. [usually plural] things that are not necessary but are added to make something more attractive or interesting
    • a simple meal with no frills
    see also no-frills
    3. Word Originlate 16th cent.: from or related to Flemish frul.
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