"cone of shame" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cones of shame [plural]
Etymology: From its conical shape, and the idea that it may be used to stop a misbehaving pet from causing shameful damage or that the pet is embarrassed by it. Head templates: {{en-noun|cones of shame}} cone of shame (plural cones of shame)
  1. (humorous) An Elizabethan collar (protective medical device worn by an animal). Wikipedia link: cone of shame Tags: humorous
    Sense id: en-cone_of_shame-en-noun-Jl4UJq44 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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