argyle

ar·gyle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-gahyl]
- /ˈɑr gaɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-gahyl]
- /ˈɑr gaɪl/

Definitions of argyle word

adjective argyle made of knitted or woven material with a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colours 3
noun argyle a sock made of this 3
adjective argyle knitted or woven in a pattern of diamond-shaped figures of different colors 3
noun argyle argyle socks 3
adjective argyle (of knitted articles) having a diamond-shaped pattern in two or more colors. 1
noun argyle a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc. 1

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Origin of argyle

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; variant of Argyll; so called because orig. patterned after the tartan of this clan

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Parts of speech for Argyle

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argyle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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