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pi·cot  (pk, p-k)

n.

A series of small embroidered loops forming an ornamental edging on some ribbon and lace.

tr.v. pi·coted (-kd), pi·cot·ing (-k-ng), pi·cots (-kz)

To trim with small embroidered loops.

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[French, from Old French, from pic, point, from piquer, to prick; see pique.]

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picot [ˈpiːkəʊ]

n

(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) any of a pattern of small loops, as on lace

[from French: small point, from pic point]

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picot - an edging of small loops, as on lace or ribbon embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather