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dog collar

noun

Definition of DOG COLLAR

1

: a collar for a dog

2

slang : clerical collar

3

: a wide flexible snug-fitting necklace

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First Known Use of DOG COLLAR

1501

Related to DOG COLLAR

Synonyms: choker, collar, necklace, lei

Rhymes with DOG COLLAR

blue-collar, flea collar, half-dollar, pink-collar, sand dollar, shawl collar, top dollar, trade dollar, white-collar

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