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bowknot

/ˈboʊˌnɑːt/
bow · knot
Plural:bowknots
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• noun

1

A decorative slipknot made with one or two loops of ribbon, string, or cord, designed so that it can be easily untied by pulling the loose ends.

Example

"She tied the satin ribbon into a neat bowknot on top of the birthday gift."

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• Nearby Words

bowhunter
bowhunting
bowie
bowknot
bowl
bowlegged
bowlegs

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English as a compound of "bow" (from Old English "boga", meaning an arch or bend) and "knot" (from Old English "cnotta"), referring to the curved loops formed when tying the knot.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bowknot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bowknot
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