# cravat

> English word · Noun · IPA /kɹəˈvat/ · frequency rank #65,800

## Definitions
1. A wide fabric band worn as a necktie by men having long ends hanging in front.
2. A decorative fabric band or scarf worn around the neck by women.
3. A bandage resembling a cravat, particularly a triangular bandage folded into a strip.

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cravat