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clerical collar

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clerical collar
n.
A stiff white collar in the shape of a band fastened at the back of the neck, worn by certain members of the Christian clergy.
clerical collar
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a stiff white collar with no opening at the front that buttons at the back of the neck; the distinctive mark of the clergy in certain Churches Informal name dog collar
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Noun1.clerical collar - a stiff white collar with no opening in the front; a distinctive symbol of the clergy
Roman collar, dog collar
collar, neckband - a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
Translations
clerical collar
n → Stehkragen m (des Geistlichen), → Priesterkragen m


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