picot

noun pi·cot \ˈpē-(ˌ)kō, pē-ˈ\

Definition of PICOT

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

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

First Known Use: circa 1882

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