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Ascot

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As·cot  (skt)
A village of south-central England southwest of London. The Royal Ascot horseraces, initiated by Queen Anne in 1711, are held annually in June on Ascot Heath.

as·cot  (skt, -kt)
n.
A broad neck scarf knotted so that its ends lie flat, one upon the other.

[After the racetrack near Ascot.]

ascot [ˈæskət]
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a cravat with wide square ends, usually secured with an ornamental stud
[named after Ascot, where it was probably first worn]

Ascot [ˈæskət]
n
(Placename) a town in S England, in Bracknell Forest unitary authority, Berkshire: noted for its horse-race meetings, esp Royal Ascot, a four-day meeting held in June. Pop.: 13 500 (latest est.)
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Noun1.ascot - a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin
cravat - neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front


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