bowknot

[boh-not]

noun

bow²(def 4).

Origin of bowknot

First recorded in 1540–50; bow² + knot¹

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Examples from the Web for bowknot

Helen's hands rose slowly to her breast, where a pretty watch dangled from a bowknot of crushed diamonds.
The Lion and the Unicorn and Other Stories|Richard Harding Davis
Bowknot—is tied like the square knot, but with ends doubled back in tying the latter half—used on neckties and ribbons.
Educational Toys|Louis C. Petersen
We are afraid that someday you may run away and leave us, so we wish to tie you to us with a bowknot of affection.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman|Pauline Lester
For a moment he stood rubbing his head, with his merry little face puckered up into a comical sort of bowknot.
Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts|Roy Rutherford Bailey

The men call it a "bowknot" of river; so we name it Bowknot Bend.
Canyons of the Colorado|J. W. Powell

British Dictionary definitions for bowknot

bowknot

noun

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

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