Garments

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Conceptual system
heart-shaped neckline
Domain:  Garments
Subdomain (1st level):  Dress, Top
Table:  Table 14
Noun phrase
Countable
Definition:  Neckline on dresses and blouses which is cut into two, almost semi-circular, curves which resemble a heart. The heart-shaped neckline was popular throughout the 20th century.
FFD, 1998, Cohen, 2004
Context:  The design features a heart-shaped neckline in the front and a high-back, which is often joined to the front by sleeves which cover the shoulders or are full-length.
Confetti, 2005
Attestation:  5
Contained in:  top (en), dress
Co-hyponyms:  crew neckline, boat neckline, V-neckline, square neckline, round neckline, keyhole neckline, halter neckline
Hyperonyms:  neckline
Synonyms:  sweetheart neckline
It:  scollo a cuore
Degree of reliability:  10
Riegelman, 2001