What is another word for argyle?

Pronunciation: [ɑːɡˈa͡ɪl] (IPA)

Argyle is a pattern that consists of diamonds or lozenges in a repeating pattern. It's commonly seen on socks, sweaters and other clothing items. Synonyms for argyle include diamond pattern, lozenge pattern and checkerboard pattern. Other similar patterns include houndstooth, which is similar in shape to argyle but with pointed edges, and tartan, which is a plaid pattern often seen in Scottish kilts. While these patterns may differ slightly in shape and color, they all share a similar repeating design that adds a stylish touch to any outfit.

Synonyms for Argyle:

What are the hypernyms for Argyle?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    pattern, chevron pattern, diamond pattern, geometric pattern, checked pattern, cross pattern, tartan pattern.

What are the hyponyms for Argyle?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Argyle

It is to be found also, smaller of course in extent, but identical in its main features and in some of its worst consequences, in the West Highlands of Scotland; and I, who am a proprietor in both countries, can hardly be expected to put much trust in the political physicians who, to cure a disease in Mayo or Galway, propound remedies the first principles of which they would deem inapplicable to the same disorder in argyle or Inverness.
"Memoirs of James Robert Hope-Scott, Volume 2"
Robert Ornsby
Then all thy nobles came; Crawford, Glencairn, Montrose, argyle, Ross, Bothwell, Forbes, Lennox, Lyle, Each chief of birth and fame.
"Messages from the Epistle to the Hebrews"
Handley C.G. Moule
"I saw you coming down argyle Mountain," Ruth laughed.
"The Shepherd of the North"
Richard Aumerle Maher

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