Meaning & use

jabot

noun·Advanced

A decorative ruffle or frill of lace or fabric attached to the front of a collar or shirt.

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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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