Meaning & use
jabot
A decorative ruffle or frill of lace or fabric attached to the front of a collar or shirt.
See it in a sentence
The judge's traditional robe was set off by a white lace jabot at the throat.
Vintage blouses from the era often featured an elaborate jabot down the front.
A note on using this word
Jabot is a specialized fashion and costume term, most familiar from historical dress and certain formal or legal robes.
Words with a similar meaning
rufflefrill
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