Main Entry:

pi·cot

Pronunciation:

\ˈpē-(ˌ)kō, pē-ˈ\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

French, literally, small point, from Middle French, from pic prick, from piquer to prick — more at pike

Date:

circa 1882

: one of a series of small ornamental loops forming an edging on ribbon or lace