picot

noun

pi·​cot ˈpē-(ˌ)kō  pē-ˈkō 

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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for picot

• chicot
• cricket
• picket
• thicket
• ticket
• wicket

Kids Definition

picot

noun

pi·​cot ˈpē-kō  pē-ˈkō 

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