glengarry

glen·gar·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [glen-gar-ee]
- /glɛnˈgær i/
- /ˌɡlen.ˈɡæ.ri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [glen-gar-ee]
- /glɛnˈgær i/

Definitions of glengarry word

noun plural glengarry a Scottish cap with straight sides, a crease along the top, and sometimes short ribbon streamers at the back, worn by Highlanders as part of military dress. 1
noun glengarry A brimless boat-shaped hat with a cleft down the center, typically having two ribbons hanging at the back, worn as part of Scottish Highland dress. 1
noun glengarry a brimless Scottish woollen cap with a crease down the crown, often with ribbons dangling at the back 0
noun glengarry a Scottish cap for men, creased lengthwise across the top and often having short ribbons at the back 0
noun glengarry a brimless cap, longer than wider and creased lengthwise across the top, often with ribbons trailing behind, and frequently worn with the Scottish kilt. 0

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Origin of glengarry

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; after Glengarry, a valley in Invernesshire, Scotland

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Parts of speech for Glengarry

noun

adjective

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glengarry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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