/ frɪl; NAmE / noun
1.
( BrE ) [ C ] a narrow strip 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
SYN ruffle
2.
frills [ pl. ] things that are not necessary but are added to make sth more attractive or interesting :
a simple meal with no frills
—see also no-frills
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WORD ORIGIN
late 16th cent.: from or related to Flemish frul .