bóna — meaning in English

English meaning

• collar noun The part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck.
• lapel noun One of the two folded-back flaps of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat, running down from the collar.

Senses

bóna is used for these senses in English:

• collar The part of an upper garment (shirt, jacket, etc.) that fits around the neck and throat, especially if sewn from a separate piece of fabric.
• lapel Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.

collar — full definition

1. noun The part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck.
2. noun A band placed around the neck of an animal for identification or control.
3. verb Informal: to catch, stop, or corner someone.

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