argyle

American  

[ahr-gahyl] / ˈɑr gaɪl /

Or Argyle

adjective

1. (of knitted articles) having a diamond-shaped pattern in two or more colors.

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noun

1. Knitting.  a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc.

2. a sock having this pattern.

argyle British  

/ ɑːˈɡaɪl /

adjective

1. made of knitted or woven material with a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colours

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noun

1. (often plural) a sock made of this

Etymology

Origin of argyle

1790–1800; variant of Argyll; so called because originally patterned after the tartan of this clan

Example Sentences

They were also there in my oddest hours — I once wore an argyle tie for an entire year in hopes of impressing a certain woman, and they never made me change.

From Los Angeles Times

Plaid fabrics sewn on the bias into skirts and tops made out of argyle sweaters formed the core of the collection.

From Seattle Times

Dean, 25, wore a stiff shirt, cravat, argyle jumper and pinstripe team blazer.

From BBC

A chunky scoop of yellow even bounced onto his argyle sweater — and, yes, he ate that too.

From Salon

The front of the funeral program bore a photo of Otieno, smiling broadly in a button-down shirt and argyle sweater.

From Washington Post