argyll

A noun with multiple meanings: a covered gravy holder with a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep gravy warm; a design of varicolored diamonds on a solid background, originally for knitted articles and patterned after a Scottish clan tartan; or a sock with such a design, often used in the plural.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine geschlossene Sauciere mit einem herausnehmbaren Einsatz für heißes Wasser, damit die Sauce warm bleibt; ein Muster aus bunten Rauten auf einfarbigem Grund, ursprünglich für Strickwaren nach dem Vorbild des Tartans eines schottischen Clans; oder eine Socke mit diesem Muster, oft im Plural verwendet.

1. Gravy container C2 formal british

   A covered vessel, often made of silver or other metal, designed to keep gravy warm. It features a detachable central compartment for hot water.

   • The antique argyll was passed down through generations.
   • She served the sauce from a beautifully crafted argyll.
   • The silver argyll kept the gravy hot throughout the meal.

   🇩🇪Soßenkanne

2. Knitting pattern B2 formal

   A design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background, originally used for knitted articles. It is patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland.

   • He wore a sweater with a classic argyle pattern.
   • The argyle design is popular on socks and vests.
   • She knitted an argyle scarf for the winter.

   🇩🇪Argyle-Muster

3. Sock with pattern B1 informal

   A sock knitted or woven with an argyle design, often used in the plural form.

   • He bought a pair of argyles for the formal event.
   • The store sells colorful argyles for men.
   • She prefers argyles over plain socks.

   🇩🇪Socke mit Argyle-Muster