Bowknot

//ˈbəʊnɒt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A knot that has two loops and two loose ends, either used decoratively, or to tie shoelaces.
  2. 2
    a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces wordnet

Etymology

From bow + knot.

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