argyle

noun — 3 senses

argyle

noun

UK /ˈɑː.ɡaɪl/ · US /ˈɑɹ.ɡaɪl/

Etymology From the Argyll branch of the Scottish Campbell clan, named after their tartan.

1

a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background; used especially of knitwear

2

a sock having this pattern

3

Historical A type of gravy warmer.

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