variants or ring-neck
: having a ring of color about the neck

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ring-necked was in 1750

Dictionary Entries Near ring-necked

Cite this Entry

“Ring-necked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring-necked. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

ring-necked

adjective
ˈriŋ-ˈnekt
variants or ring-neck
-ˈnek
: having a ring of color around the neck
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