variants
or bola tie
plural bolo ties
US
: a string that is worn around the neck and is held in place by a decorative piece in the front
called also bolo
Note: Bolo ties are worn as neckties by men mainly in the western half of the U.S.
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“Bolo tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/bolo%20tie. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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