Picot
[pee-koh] /ˈpi koʊ/
noun
1.
one of a number of ornamental loops in embroidery, or along the edge of lace, ribbon, etc.
/ˈpiːkəʊ/
noun
1.
any of a pattern of small loops, as on lace
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