NYT Dictionary

JABOT

/ˈʒæ.bəʊ/
NounJA-botja-bot · 2 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A cascading or ornamental frill down the front of a blouse, shirt, etc.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French jabot.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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