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argyle

Pronunciation: /ˈɑː.ɡaɪl/

The English word “argyle” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background; used especially of knitwear
  2. a sock having this pattern
  3. A type of gravy warmer.

Etymology

From the Argyll branch of the Scottish Campbell clan, named after their tartan.

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