die Rüsche
Translation
frill, ruffle
Examples
Das Kleid hat eine Rüsche am Kragen.
The dress has a frill on the collar.
Sie nähte Rüschen an die Bluse.
She sewed ruffles onto the blouse.
Grammar Patterns
to have/wear ((sth.)) The dress has a frill on the collar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Volant, Falbel (jabot); Antonyms: glatt (plain, smooth)
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'ruche' (beehive, ruche), which describes the gathered, hive-like look of the fabric.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Rüsche' with the English word 'ruche', which has the same meaning and origin.