dorsicollar

adjective

dor·​si·​col·​lar
¦dȯ(r)sə¦kälə(r)
: belonging or relating to the back and neck

Word History

Etymology

dors- + Latin collum neck + English -ar

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“Dorsicollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dorsicollar. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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