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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

Example Sentences

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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

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

I don’t want to wear buffalo plaid anymore.”

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2010

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