argyle meaning

argyle as a 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

   Type of: gravy boat

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

   Type of: design

3. a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)

   Synonyms: argyll

   Type of: sock

How to pronounce argyle

argyle is pronounced /ɑːˈɡaɪl/ in British English and /ˈɑrɡaɪl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.