cravat

Pronunciation: /kɹəˈvæt/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front

Etymology

From French cravate, an appellative use of Cravate (“Croat”), from Dutch Krawaat, from German Krawatte, from Serbo-Croatian Hr̀vāt/Хр̀ва̄т (“Croat”). The cravat is regarded as originating from a linen scarf worn by Croatian mercenaries which was adopted into French fashion in the 17th century. Doublet of Croat.

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
neckwear
Narrower (hyponyms)
neckcloth, ascot

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