alzacuello

Spanish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of alza (“to raise”) +‎ cuello (“neck”). Calque of Middle French housecol, houchecol (modern French hausse-col). First attested in 1580.

Noun

alzacuello m (plural alzacuellos)

  1. choker (piece of jewelry worn close to the throat)
  2. clerical collar; dog collar

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