clerical collar

/ˌklɛrəkəl ˌkɑlər/
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Other forms: clerical collars

Definitions of clerical collar
  1. noun
    a stiff white collar with no opening in the front; a distinctive symbol of the clergy
    synonyms: Roman collar, dog collar
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    type of:
    collar, neckband
    a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
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