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frilly

[fril-ee] / ˈfrɪl i /






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She knew how to poke fun at pious men in frilly dickeys, and rhapsodize on the pleasures found in everyday life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Chloe's ethereal runway featured floral bustiers and elegantly ruched tops and dresses, whilst Moschino's models wore ruched, frilly two-pieces in clashing colours.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

A woman with tears in her eyes showed me the frilly pink pussyhat she originally acquired in 2017.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2025

One of the most multifaceted ingredients, it's a multi-layered bulb around a dense core with sprouting stalks and frilly fronds.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2025

When he comes running back out, a tall, red-headed woman wearing a frilly apron stands at the door waving hello to me.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez




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