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frill
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- pronunciation:
- frIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an ornamental gathered or pleated trimming, esp. on the edge of a garment.
- similar words:
- border, ruffle
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| definition 2: |
an unnecessary or superfluous ornament or luxury.
He drove an expensive car with all the frills.- similar words:
- superfluity
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| related words: |
accessory, adornment, decoration, feature, flourish, fringe, luxury, ornament, trim |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
frills, frilling, frilled |
| definition 1: |
to decorate with a gathered or pleated trimming; ruffle.
- similar words:
- border, ruffle
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| definition 2: |
to form into a ruffle.
- similar words:
- ruffle
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| related words: |
fringe |
| derivation: |
frilly (adj.) |
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