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Definition of argyle

argyle

/ˈɑːr.ɡaɪl/
ar · gyle
Plural:argyles
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argyle Lexical Profile

argyle Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having or featuring a knitted pattern of multicolored diamonds intersected by diagonal lines.

Example

"She bought an argyle sweater vest to wear over her crisp white shirt."

• noun

1

A pattern consisting of diamonds or lozenges of two or more colors, typically crossed by contrasting diagonal lines.

Example

"The classic sweater was knitted in a traditional green and navy argyle."

2

A sock or piece of knitwear featuring a multicolored diamond pattern.

Example

"He always wore a pair of colorful argyles with his tweed suit."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Argyll, a historical region in western Scotland, from the tartan of Clan Campbell of Argyll.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Argyle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/argyle
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