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clerical collar

/ˈklerɪkəl ˈkɒlər/

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/ˈklerɪkəl ˈkɒlər/C1formal
  • ruЖесткий стоячий белый воротник, застегивающийся сзади, который носят представители духовенства во многих христианских конфессиях как символ своего сана.
  1. Clergy garmentB2formal

    A stiff, upright white collar that fastens at the back, worn by clergy members in many Christian denominations as a symbol of their office.

    ruОдеяние духовенства

    • The priest wore a black shirt with a clerical collar.
    • He recognized the minister by his distinctive clerical collar.
    • Clerical collars are often made of plastic or linen.