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noun

argyle

AH-gyl
noun
1
A knitted pattern of overlapping diamond shapes, often in multiple colours.
"He wore a classic argyle sweater to the golf club."

How to Use Argyle

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In plain EnglishA diamond-check pattern common on socks and sweaters.

Common pairings
argyle socks argyle sweater argyle pattern

Word Forms

argyles plural

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Etymology

Named after the Argyll region of Scotland, home of Clan Campbell, whose tartan inspired the pattern.

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