Cravat
Pronunciation : Cra*vat" (kr-vt")
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. cravate, fr. Cravate a Croat, an inhabitant of Croatia, one of a body of Austrian troops, from whom, in 1636, this article of dress was adopted in France.]
Definition : Defn: A neckcloth; a piece of silk, fine muslin, or other cloth, worn by men about the neck. While his wig was combed and his cravat tied. Macualay.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913