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Aran jumper

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A distinctive style of knitted jumper with prominent cable patterns on the chest, traditionally cream-colored.

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History

Etymology

From the style worn by fishermen in the Aran Islands in the west of Ireland.

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Translations

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  • Irish: geansaí Árann — a distinctive style of knitted jumper
  • Irish: geansaí Árannach — a distinctive style of knitted jumper