polo-neck

English

/ˈpəʊləʊ ˌnɛk/, /ˈpoʊloʊ ˌnɛk/

noun
Definitions
  • (Britain) A high collar covering the neck; a turtleneck.
  • (Britain) A light type of shirt with such a collar; a turtleneck.

Etymology

Compound from English polo (ball game where two teams of players on horseback use long-handled mallets to propel the ball along the ground and into their opponents goal) + English neck (drink very quickly).

Origin

English

neck

Gloss

drink very quickly

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