zhaˈbō, jaˈ-, ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, crop, jabot, from Middle French, probably from a dialect word akin to Old French gave throat, crop
1. : a single or tiered fall of lace, cloth, or both attached to the front of a neckband, worn especially by men in the 18th century, and still worn by some English counsels
2.
a. : a ruffle or pleated frill of cloth, lace, or both attached down the center front of a shirt, blouse, or dress bodice
b. : a similar fall of material in drapery
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