| 单词 | jabot |
| 释义 | jabot (once / 77759 pages) n A jabot is a decorative ruffle on the front of a blouse or shirt. You probably have seen the famous portrait of George Washington in his jabot and white wig. A jabot, pronounced "zhah-BOH," is a decoration or frill on a man or woman's shirt. Picture a frilly pirate shirt and you'll have a pretty good idea of what a classic jabot looks like, though they range from ruffles to lace and are worn by judges, choir members, and Scottish dancers, among others. Jabot is a French word that originally described the crop of a bird. WORD FAMILYjabot: jabots USAGE EXAMPLESGinsburg’s famous jabots, the neck accessories she invariably wears on the bench and for public occasions, also played a part. MSNBC(Jun 02, 2016) Silk “jabot” collars and voluminous “Duster” coats wafted by with exaggerated pockets, alongside bejeweled eye, star and key lock decorations. Washington Times(Jul 06, 2015) Silk "jabot" collars and voluminous "Duster" coats wafted by with exaggerated pockets, alongside bejeweled eye, star and key lock decorations. US News(Jul 06, 2015) n a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt Hyper flounce, frill, furbelow, ruffle a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim |
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