I. ˈpē(ˌ)kō noun
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: French, literally, small point, from Middle French, from pic peak, point, prick, from piquer to prick
1. : one of a series of small ornamental loops forming an edging on ribbon or lace
2. : an edge finish made by cutting through the center of a line of machine hemstitching or folding on a line of open stitches in hosiery
3. : one of the small loops used for tatting and lace patterns
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to finish with a picot