noun
argyle
AH-gyl
Argyle (noun) means a knitted pattern of overlapping diamond shapes, often in multiple colours. Example: “He wore a classic argyle sweater to the golf club.”
noun
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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA diamond-check pattern common on socks and sweaters.
Common pairings
argyle socks
argyle sweater
argyle pattern
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Word forms
- Plural
- argyles
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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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What does “argyle” mean?
The word “argyle” means a knitted pattern of overlapping diamond shapes, often in multiple colours. In plain terms, a diamond-check pattern common on socks and sweaters.
How do you pronounce “argyle”?
“Argyle” is pronounced AH-gyl (/ˈɑɹ.ɡaɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “argyle” in a sentence?
Here is “argyle” used in a sentence: “He wore a classic argyle sweater to the golf club.”
What part of speech is “argyle”?
“Argyle” is a noun.
