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[fril] / frɪl /


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He points to where the three horns should be at the top of the frill, but the one in the middle is missing.

From BBC May 19, 2025

Color was a frill, and perhaps an illusion.

From Salon Nov. 16, 2024

The subject doesn’t require a lot of rhetorical frill to have its effect.

From Slate Aug. 23, 2024

The huge plant-eater boasted a splendid frill on its head, topped with spikes and two large horns which curved downwards like blades.

From Science Magazine Jun. 20, 2024

Below them the streets were frill of burned-out cars squeezed together between the looming walls.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

The hut was rebuilt in 2023 and first advertised last week, but comes with few frills.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

That’s the smaller dinosaur that’s got the big, colorful frills on the side of its head.

From Salon Apr. 12, 2026

Less-expensive items meant fewer frills, often store brands.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

"We'll celebrate at home, modestly, with no frills," she said.

From Barron's Dec. 31, 2025

Graduation, the hush-hush magic time of frills and gifts and congratulations and diplomas, was finished for me before my name was called.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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