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| 2 | 49% | 8 | Draped or wrapped in a wimple, a cloth worn over the head and neck. | |
| 3 | 48% | 9 | Relating to a hummingbird or hummingbird-like creature | |
From Old French For Throat A Piece Of Armour Or Part Of A Wimple Worn To Cover Protect The Neck Hence A Band Of Colour On The Craw Or Crop Of A Hummingbird Or Other Avian Crossword Clue
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GORGET which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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GORGET
Updated: November 7, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "GORGET" which means:
- noun
- • Armor plate that protects the neck
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore a beautiful silver gorget around her neck."
- • "The gorget of the hummingbird is brilliantly colored."
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5 | Relating to a hummingbird or hummingbird-like creature | |
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