picotee

[pik-uh-tee]

noun

a variety of carnation, tulip, etc., having an outer margin of another color.

Origin of picotee

1720–30; < French picoté marked, pricked, past participle of picoter to mark with tiny points, derivative of picot picot; see -ee

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Examples from the Web for picotee

Historical Examples of picotee

Prince Picotee kicked the headless captain about the floor thoughtfully.
The Other Side of the Sun
Evelyn Sharp
She came then and stood by Picotee, and looked musingly out of the window.
The Hand of Ethelberta
Thomas Hardy
Picotee was heard on the stairs: Ethelberta covered her face.
The Hand of Ethelberta
Thomas Hardy
It was agreed that for the present, at any rate, Picotee should remain.
The Hand of Ethelberta
Thomas Hardy
Picotee came into the room, but Ethelberta took no notice whatever of her.
The Hand of Ethelberta
Thomas Hardy

British Dictionary definitions for picotee

picotee

noun

a type of carnation having pale petals edged with a darker colour, usually red

adjective

like a picotee; with darker edges

Word Origin for picotee

C18: from French picoté marked with points, from picot

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