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jabot

Syllabification: (ja·bot)
Pronunciation: /ZHaˈbō, ja-/
Definition of jabot

noun

  • an ornamental frill or ruffle on the front of a shirt or blouse, typically made of lace.

Origin:

early 19th century (denoting a frill on a man's shirt): French, originally 'crop of a bird'

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