argyle
[ ahr-gahyl ]
/ ˈɑr gaɪl /
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adjective
(of knitted articles) having a diamond-shaped pattern in two or more colors.
noun
a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc.
a sock having this pattern.
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Origin of argyle
1790–1800; variant of Argyll; so called because originally patterned after the tartan of this clan
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argyle
/ (ɑːˈɡaɪl) /
adjective
made of knitted or woven material with a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colours
noun
(often plural) a sock made of this
Word Origin for argyle
C20: after Campbell of Argyle (Argyll), the pattern being an adaptation of the tartan of this clan
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