frilled

Everyday

1. Having a frill: a strip of cloth with folds or waves sewn on the edge. tree →
2. (animals) Having a ruffled flap of skin, like the frilled lizard of Australia. tree →

In the lessons

In nature lessons the frilled lizard (or frill-necked lizard) of northern Australia opens a big umbrella-like collar around its neck to scare enemies. In clothes «frilled» means with a decorative wavy edge. Phrases: «frilled lizard», «frilled shark», «frilled collar».

Examples

• The frilled lizard opened its collar and hissed. tree →
• She wore a white frilled blouse. tree →
• The frilled shark lives deep in the ocean. tree →
• The curtains had frilled edges. tree →
• When it's scared, the frilled lizard runs on its back legs. tree →

Note

Also «frilly» (more informal, for clothes). From «frill».