Jabot: meaning, definitions and examples

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jabot

 

[ หˆสครฆboสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing accessory

A jabot is a decorative piece of fabric that hangs down from the front of a garment, typically a blouse or shirt. It can be made from a variety of materials, including lace or silk, and often features ruffles or pleats. Jabots were particularly popular in the 17th and 18th centuries and are often associated with formal or historical attire. This accessory can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to an outfit.

Synonyms

frill, pendant, ruffle

Examples of usage

  • She wore a jabot with her formal dress.
  • The costume featured an intricate lace jabot.
  • He chose a shirt with a subtle jabot detail.
  • The historical reenactor donned a period-appropriate jabot.

Translations

Translations of the word "jabot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jabot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฌเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jabot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jabot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐะฑะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jabot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใƒœใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jabot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jabot

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jabot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ณดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงุจูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jabot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jabot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ่กฃ้ข†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jabot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jabot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jabot

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jabot

Etymology

The word 'jabot' originates from the French word 'jabot', which means 'a small throat'. This term was used in fashion to refer to a frill or a decorative ruffle that resembles a throat collar and it began appearing in the 18th century. The jabot became a popular fashion element during the Baroque and Rococo periods, often seen in the clothing of aristocratic men and women. It was used to denote elegance and fashion-forward thinking among the upper classes. Over time, the jabot's design has evolved, and it continues to find its place in modern fashion, especially in vintage and formal clothing styles.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,445, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.