Meaning of argyle in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɑrˌɡaɪl/

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1. Noun

   argyle

   Etymology

   1940s: 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

   Definitions

   1. a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm
2. 2. a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles)

   Examples

   • « patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland »
3. 3. a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design