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wing collar

A shirt collar, used especially in men's formal clothing, in which the front edges are folded down in such a way as to resemble a pair of wings.

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wing collar

(Clothing & Fashion) a stiff turned-up shirt collar worn with the points turned down over the tie

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wing′ col′lar

a stand-up collar having the front edges or corners folded down, worn by men for formal or evening dress.

[1910–15]

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