torques

[ tawr-kweez ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Zoology.

a ringlike band or formation about the neck, as of feathers, hair, or integument of distinctive color or appearance; a collar.

torques

/ -kweɪt; ˈtɔːkwɪt; ˈtɔːkwiːz /

noun

a distinctive band of hair, feathers, skin, or colour around the neck of an animal; a collar

Discover More

Derived Forms

torquate, adjective

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of torques¹

1560–70; < Latin torquēs twisted necklace or collar, equivalent to torqu ( ēre ) to twist (akin to Greek trépein to turn) + -ēs feminine deverbative noun suffix

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of torques¹

C17: from Latin: necklace, from torquēre to twist

Word of the Day

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse