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Cargill

KAH-gihl

Cargill (name) means a surname of Scottish Gaelic origin, also the name of a village in Perthshire, Scotland. Example: “Cargill is best known today as the name of a major American agribusiness company.”

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A surname of Scottish Gaelic origin, also the name of a village in Perthshire, Scotland.

"Cargill is best known today as the name of a major American agribusiness company."

How to use Cargill

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Scottish surname and place name.

Word forms

Cargills plural

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Etymology

Probably from Pictish. The first element is equivalent to Welsh caer (“fort, ramparts”).

Frequently asked questions

What does “Cargill” mean?

The word “Cargill” means a surname of Scottish Gaelic origin, also the name of a village in Perthshire, Scotland. In plain terms, a Scottish surname and place name.

How do you pronounce “Cargill”?

“Cargill” is pronounced KAH-gihl (/ˈkɑːɡɪl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cargill” in a sentence?

Here is “Cargill” used in a sentence: “Cargill is best known today as the name of a major American agribusiness company.”

What part of speech is “Cargill”?

“Cargill” is a name.