chou

noun2

1. •
   Choux pastry, usually in the form of a small round cake with a sweet filling.
2. •
   A bunch, knot, or rosette of ribbon or other material, used as an ornament in women's clothing.

   • Medium sized chous, or rosettes of the ribbon finish the trimming at bottom of chest opening, and at the waist points back and front. — 1891