also: ボータイ
noun
Standard loanword for a bow tie, used in fashion and formal wear contexts.
彼はスーツにボウタイを合わせた。
He paired a bow tie with his suit.
Spelling with interpunct and long vowel mark; rarely used in practice.
ネクタイ is a standard necktie, while ボウタイ is specifically a bow tie.
Loanword from English 'bow tie'.