Jabot: meaning, definitions and examples
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jabot
[ หสครฆboส ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น jabot
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฌเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Jabot
๐ฎ๐ฉ jabot
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะฐะฑะพั
๐ต๐ฑ jabot
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฃใใใ
๐ซ๐ท jabot
๐ช๐ธ jabot
๐น๐ท jabot
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ณดํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุงุจูุช
๐จ๐ฟ jabot
๐ธ๐ฐ jabot
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ่กฃ้ข
๐ธ๐ฎ jabot
๐ฎ๐ธ jabot
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ jabot
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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