argyle
noun/ɑːˈɡaɪl/
/ˈɑːrɡaɪl/
[uncountable]- a pattern of diamond shapes on a plain background made of wool, especially on a sweater or on socksOxford Collocations DictionaryArgyle is used before these nouns:
- sock
- sweater
Word Origin1940s: from Argyll, a family name and a former county of Scotland. The pattern is based on the tartan of the Argyll branch of the Campbell clan.Want to learn more?
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