Balmoral

[ bal-mawr-uhl, -mor-uhl ]

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noun

a colored woolen petticoat, formerly worn under a skirt and draped so that portions of it could be seen.
(lowercase)Also called bal [bal] /bæl/ . an ankle-high shoe, laced in front.

a brimless Scottish cap with a flat top that projects all around the head.

Origin of Balmoral

First recorded in 1855–60; after Balmoral Castle in Scotland

Compare tam-o'-shanter.

Words Nearby Balmoral

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How to use Balmoral in a sentence

The spell of Scotland and of Balmoral on the royal family began with Queen Victoria.
Queen Victoria’s Secret Scottish Sex Castle | Clive Irving | August 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Thus encouraged, in 1847 Victoria bought Balmoral, which she described as “a pretty little castle” with 17,400 acres.
Queen Victoria’s Secret Scottish Sex Castle | Clive Irving | August 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
She loves her Scottish estate at Balmoral where she is now, as she is every year in August and September.
Queen Victoria’s Secret Scottish Sex Castle | Clive Irving | August 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Camilla is understood to be with Prince Charles in Scotland on the Balmoral estate.
Camilla's Brother Died After Falling In Gramercy Park Hotel Revolving Doors | Tom Sykes | April 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
They just dont get that there is a reason the Queen has only ever holidayed at her estate in Balmoral in Scotland.
The British Royals Dubious Love Affair With Repressive Kazakhstan | Tom Sykes | March 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

Sarah looked at him, then towards Balmoral, and then she turned to him again.
Sarah's School Friend | May Baldwin
He'll never build himself a Balmoral,' said the millionaire with a sneer.
Sarah's School Friend | May Baldwin
I will go back to Balmoral;' and she turned to go up the hill.
Sarah's School Friend | May Baldwin
But Sarah was wrong, for when the time came there was no gladness at Balmoral.
Sarah's School Friend | May Baldwin
Meanwhile the night at Balmoral had not been much more restful.
Sarah's School Friend | May Baldwin

British Dictionary definitions for Balmoral (1 of 2)

Balmoral¹

/ (bælˈmɒrəl) /

noun(sometimes not capital)

a laced walking shoe
a 19th-century woollen petticoat, worn showing below the skirt

Also called: bluebonnet a Scottish brimless hat traditionally of dark blue wool with a cockade and plume on one side

Origin of Balmoral

C19: named after Balmoral Castle

British Dictionary definitions for Balmoral (2 of 2)

Balmoral²

/ (bælˈmɒrəl) /

noun

a castle in NE Scotland, in SW Aberdeenshire: a private residence of the British sovereign

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