bowknot

American  

[boh-not] / ˈboʊˌnɒt /

noun

1. bow.

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bowknot British  

/ ˈbəʊˌnɒt /

noun

1. a decorative knot usually having two loops and two loose ends; bow

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Etymology

Origin of bowknot

First recorded in 1540–50; bow ² + knot ¹

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, she was somewhat consoled by the ravishing effect of the bowknot she had just tied, and turned away not wholly dissatisfied.

From From Sand Hill to Pine by Harte, Bret

Dee could squirm herself into a bowknot and Dum and I could die of curiosity, and still honor forbade our making a sign to find out what was the matter.

From At Boarding School with the Tucker Twins by Speed, Nell

“You duck!” she added a trifle more enthusiastically, viewing the bowknot of gems in the form of a pin––a design of diamonds four inches wide with a centre stone of pigeon’s-blood ruby.

From The Gorgeous Girl by Bartley, Nalbro

For a moment he stood rubbing his head, with his merry little face puckered up into a comical sort of bowknot.

From Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts by Bailey, Roy Rutherford

There was also a box of silk hosiery, another of fine linen handkerchiefs with butterfly and bowknot corners, her favorite designs, a box of engraved monogrammed stationery, and a pair of black satin evening slippers.

From Marjorie Dean College Freshman by Lester, Pauline