I. ra·bat ˈrabē, rəˈbat noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French, turndown collar, rabat, from rabattre to turn back down, to reduce — more at rebate
: a short cloth breast piece fitted to a Roman collar and worn chiefly by Roman Catholic and Anglican clergymen — called also rabbi
II. rab·at ˈrabət noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from Middle French rabattre to reduce
: a polishing material made from imperfectly fired potter's clay
III. ra·bat rəˈbät adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from Rabat, capital of Morocco
: of or from Rabat, the capital of Morocco : of the kind or style prevalent in Rabat