Definition of frill
Nouns
(paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs
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plate
any flat platelike body structure or part
an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
- Synonyms:
- ruff
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external body part
any body part visible externally
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
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gauffer, goffer
an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats
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jabot
a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt
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peplum
a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse
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adornment
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
ornamental objects of no great value
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decoration, ornament, ornamentation
something used to beautify
Vocabulary Lists for frill
Robert Newton Peck's A Day No Pigs Would Die »(44 words)
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