argyll

ar·gyle

also ar·gyll A0420400 (är′gīl′)n.1. A knitting pattern of varicolored, diamond-shaped areas on a solid background.2. A sock knit in this pattern.

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[After Clan Campbell of Argyle, Argyll, a former county of western Scotland, originally from the pattern of their tartan.]

Ar•gyll

(ɑrˈgaɪl)

n. a historic county in W Scotland. Also called Ar•gyll•shire (ɑrˈgaɪl ʃɪər, -ʃər)

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	argyll - a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warmargylegravy boat, gravy holder, sauceboat, boat - a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce
	2.	argyll - a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotlandargylepattern, design, figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors"
	3.	argyll - a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)argylesock - hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee