Bow tie (thing)

A bow tie is a short symmetrical tie that is worn around a collar.

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The center of the bow has a knot. Considered quaint by today's fashion standards.

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Bow Ties are a medium-sized pasta with a crimped center and pinked edges that form the shape of a bow tie. When they are made in the old Italian style, they are are egg-free. The Italian name for this pasta is "farfalle", which means "Butterflies" in Italian.