torquis is, m and (poet.) f TARC-, a twisted neck-chain, necklace, collar: T. Manlius, qui Galli torque detracto (Torquati) cognomen invenit: torquis aureus, duo pondo, L.: adempta, O.

—For oxen, an ox-yoke, coupling-collar: ipsis e torquibus aptos Iunge pares, V.

—A wreath, ring of flowers: nexis ornatae torquibus arae, V.