frill
UK: frɪl | US: frɪl
n. 1. A strip of gathered or pleated fabric used as trimming or decoration on clothing.
n. 2. An unnecessary or ornamental addition; something superfluous.
n. 3. A natural fringe or ruff of feathers, fur, or skin on an animal (e.g., a lizard's neck frill).
The word "frill" first appeared in late Middle English (16th century) as a verb meaning "to shake or ruffle," likely imitative of the sound or motion of rustling fabric. By the 17th century, it evolved into a noun describing decorative fabric ruffles. Its exact Germanic or onomatopoeic roots remain unclear, but its association with movement and ornamentation persists in modern usage.
The Victorian dress was adorned with lace frills at the cuffs and collar.
He prefers minimalist design without any unnecessary frills.
The frilled lizard displays its large neck frill when threatened.
Modern smartphones often come with software frills that few users actually need.
She carefully ironed the frills on her daughter's party dress.