gigot

noun

gi·​got ˈji-gət  zhē-ˈgō 

plural gigots ˈji-gəts  zhē-ˈgō(z) 

1

: a leg of meat (such as lamb) especially when cooked

2

: a leg-of-mutton sleeve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Likewise, an archival Christopher John Rogers bustier paired with a satin gigot sleeve dress on Jimmy Kimmel Live brought luxurious flair to the program. —Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, diminutive of gigue fiddle; from its shape — more at jig

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1