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
Learner’s notesIn 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.