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hound's-tooth check

British  

noun

  1. Also called: dog's-tooth check.   dogtooth check.  a pattern of broken or jagged checks, esp one printed on or woven into cloth

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Standouts included effortless looking button-front shirtdresses with asymmetrical hems, a wrap in a hound’s-tooth check pattern and a series of simple black cocktail dresses, some with sheer panel or cutout details.

From Los Angeles Times