jabot

Phonetic Respelling: [ zha-boh, ja- or, especially British, zhab-oh, jab-oh ]

Definition:

n. a frill or ruffle on the breast or throat of a garment originally to hide the closure of a shirt

Sentence:

President Washington wore a white jabot and blue jacket in the portrait.

More example sentences:

President Washington wore a white jabot and blue jacket in the portrait.

Hear it

Synonyms:

ruffle; frill; flounce

Antonyms:

pants