HyperDic: argyle

English > 3 senses of the word argyle:
NOUNartifactargyle, argylla covered gravy holder of silver or other metal / metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm
artifactargyle, argylla design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally / originally for knitted articles)
artifactargyle, argylla sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)
argyle > pronunciation
Soundsaa'rgay.l
Rhymesaisle ... worthwhile: 64 rhymes with ayl...
English > argyle: 3 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA covered gravy holder of silver or other metal / metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm.
Synonymargyll
Broadergravy boat, gravy holder, sauceboat, boatA dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce
English > argyle: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally / originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland.
Synonymargyll
Broaderdesign, pattern, figureA decorative or artistic work
Spanishargyll
English > argyle: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural).
Synonymargyll
Broadersockhosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot

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