noun
- a small collar or band worn around the neck, typically ornamental or decorative
- in heraldry, a small circular band or ring, often used as a charge or bearing
Usage: archaic; historical
Usage: heraldry; specialized
Examples
- The portrait showed a nobleman wearing a fine collaret of lace.
- Medieval manuscripts depicted collaret designs in various materials.
- In heraldic tradition, the collaret appeared frequently on coats of arms.
- She fastened the delicate collaret around her neck for the formal occasion.