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turtleneck

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tur⋅tle⋅neck

[tur-tl-nek]
–noun
1. a high, close-fitting collar, often rolled or turned down, appearing esp. on pullover sweaters.
2. a sweater with such a collar.

Origin:
1905–10; turtle 1 + neck
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tur·tle·neck   (tûr'tl-něk')   
n.  
  1. A high, tubular, often rolled-down collar that fits closely about the neck.

  2. A garment, such as a sweater, that has this type of collar.

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