torquate, a. Zool.
(ˈtɔːkweɪt)
[ad. L. torquāt-us adorned with or wearing a torques: see torques and -ate2.]
Having a ring-like marking, formed by hairs or feathers of special colour or texture, round the neck; collared.
| 1661 Lovell Hist. Anim. & Min. Introd., The pigeon, ring-dove,..wild, torquate, juglandine. |