turtleneck
noun/ˈtɜrtəlˌnɛk/
Frequency rank: #18,452 most common English word
Meaning
A high, close-fitting collar that folds over and covers the neck, or a garment featuring such a collar.
Example sentence
She wore turtleneck to keep her neck warm during the cold winter months.
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