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buffalo plaid

American  

noun

  1. a plaid with large blocks formed by the intersection of two different-color yarns, typically red and black.


Etymology

Origin of buffalo plaid

First recorded in 1945–50

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Get Fido ready for his closeup and holiday selfies in this handsome buffalo plaid reindeer antler hat.

From Seattle Times Nov. 16, 2023

The team’s closing ceremony looks in a buffalo plaid design were unveiled in October.

From Washington Times Jan. 20, 2022

Red-and-black buffalo plaid Maine Guide shirts were updated to suit the Paul Bunyan legions braving the pickle aisle at Smorgasburg.

From New York Times Feb. 5, 2020

Other experts suggest that we will be seeing a lot of buffalo plaid decorations, animal prints, neon colors and geometric shapes.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 22, 2018

She headed for a table in the corner, where two men wearing flannel buffalo plaid were sipping drinks.

From Washington Post Feb. 22, 2013

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