collar

Meanings

• Noun

  A narrow band worn around the neck, typically fastened at the front or back.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑ.lɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with collar
dollar , brawler , marrowler

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Variants

List of all variants of collar that leads to same result
collar , collared , collarless , collars , collaring , collar cell , collar cells , blue-collar , brass collar Democrat , clerical collar , clerical collars , dog collar , dog collars , E-collar , E-collars , e-collar , e-collars , electronic collar , electronic collars , Elizabethan collar , Elizabethan collars

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Etymology

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Old English colan, from kol, a collar, noose, probably from Proto-Germanic *kul-az, a ring, noose, collar.

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Trivia

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1. The Guinness World Record for the largest collar was worn by a dog named Boomer, measuring 1.12 meters (3.67 feet) in length.

2. In ancient Egypt, collars were often made of gold and inscribed with the names and titles of the deceased, serving as amulets to protect them in the afterlife.

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Related Concepts

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1. dog collar: A collar designed for dogs, often with a leash attachment.

2. choker collar: A narrow collar worn around the neck that can restrict blood flow when tightened.

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Culture

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In literature, the collar is often used as a symbol of status or servitude. For instance, in George Orwell's Animal Farm, the pigs wear collars to signify their newfound power. In art, collars can be seen in various forms, such as choker necklaces or dog collars. In music, the term 'collarbone' is used in songs and is a metaphorical reference to a vulnerable or weak point.

How to Memorize "collar"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a neckband or a ring-like object worn around the neck.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'collar' with the concept of a neckband or a symbol of status.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Love Oranges And Ripe Apples' to remember the spelling of collar (C-O-L-L-A-R).

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