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picotee

Pronunciation: /ˌpɪkəˈtiː/

Definition of picotee

noun

  • a type of carnation of which the flowers have a light ground and dark-edged petals.

Origin:

early 18th century: from French picoté(e) 'marked with points', past participle of picoter 'to prick'

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