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neckpiece

[nek-pees]

noun

  1. a scarf, especially one of fur.



neckpiece

/ ˈnɛkˌpiːs /

noun

  1. a piece of fur, cloth, etc, worn around the neck or neckline

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of neckpiece1

First recorded in 1595–1605; neck + piece
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Example Sentences

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She also points out her extensive African section, which features heavy, hand-beaded neckpieces and Kente cloth dresses — some of which were worn in “Black Panther.”

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Rick Owens personalizes the experience with a white fabric neckpiece bearing the guest’s name.

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Luckily, no harm befell Mimi or the neckpiece, and she got to celebrate her first ever Brits with her mum and dad.

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Mr. Nasser, 27, wore transparent pink sunglasses, with pearls stuck to his face, a massive neckpiece also made of pearls, and bright green bell-bottoms.

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The Duchess of Cambridge's dress included a sheer neckpiece similar to the scarf worn by Diana.

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