argyle — English Dictionary

Noun

1. a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background; used especially of knitwear

2. a sock having this pattern

3. A type of gravy warmer.

   Usage

   • Historical

Noun

1. a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm

   Synonyms

   argyll

   Broader terms

   gravy boatgravy holdersauceboatboat

2. a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland

   Synonyms

   argyll

   Broader terms

   designpatternfigure

3. a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design

   Synonyms

   argyll

   Broader terms

   sock