Balmoral

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

noun

1. a colored woolen petticoat, formerly worn under a skirt and draped so that portions of it could be seen.

2. Also called bal. (lowercase),  an ankle-high shoe, laced in front.

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

Balmoral

¹

/ bælˈmɒrəl /

noun

1. a laced walking shoe

2. a 19th-century woollen petticoat, worn showing below the skirt

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

Balmoral

²

/ bælˈmɒrəl /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Balmoral¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Balmoral¹

C19: named after _Balmoral Castle

Example Sentences

Fit for Sunday mornings at Balmoral, this one will weather decades of omelet service and crossword solving.

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The King also privately owns properties such as Balmoral and Sandringham.

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It is not unusual for royal residences to rent out property to holidaymakers - with eight cottages and lodges available for hire at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

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The Balmoral estate is also privately owned and could present other options for Prince Andrew.

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The comedian was visiting the River Dee near Balmoral Castle when some members of the King's royal guards, the 5Scots battalion, recognised him and invited him to the Victoria Barracks in Ballater for dinner.

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