nape
nounUK /neɪp/
US /neɪp/
The back part of your neck.
She tied her hair up and showed the nape of her neck.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The back of the neck of an animal, especially where the skin is loose.
The mother cat carried her kitten by the nape of its neck.
3. The rear part of a garment that covers the back of the neck.
The nape of his jacket was damp from the rain.
4. The back portion of the head near the neck.
A cool breeze brushed the nape of his head.