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bow tie
noun \ˈbō-\
: a narrow length of cloth that is worn by men around the neck and tied into a bow at the throat
Full Definition of BOW TIE
1
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2
: something (as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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First Known Use of BOW TIE
1897
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