🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

colarinho

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ko.laˈɾi.ɲu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Neck-Collar/ˈnɛkˌkɒlər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A camisa tinha um colarinho elegante."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A band or piece of fabric that encircles the neck, often part of a garment.

    "The shirt featured a stylish neck-collar that added a touch of elegance."
  2. 2

    A type of collar used in specific uniforms or formal attire.

    "The neck-collar on the officer's uniform was crisp and well-pressed."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'neck-collar' is a compound word formed from 'neck', derived from Old English 'hnecca', and 'collar', which comes from Latin 'collare', meaning 'a band around the neck'. The usage of 'neck-collar' has evolved to refer to various types of collars worn around the neck, particularly in fashion and clothing contexts.

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