Definition of bow tie
1 : a short necktie tied in a bowknot
2 : something (such as pasta) resembling a bow tie in shape
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1890
First Known Use of bow tie
1890
BOW TIE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of bow tie for English Language Learners
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: a narrow length of cloth that is worn by men around the neck and tied into a bow at the throat
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