name · noun · 30 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ɑɹˈɡaɪl/
rhymes with -aɪl
UK:/ˈɑː.ɡaɪl/
US:/ˈɑɹ.ɡaɪl/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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name
Meaning 1
Alternative spelling of Argyll.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, archaic
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Meaning 2
A surname.
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Meaning 3
A rural locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning 4
A number of places in Canada:
A rural municipality in Manitoba, named after Governor-General of Canada John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll (1845 - 1914).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning 5
A number of places in Canada:
A hamlet in the Rural Municipality of Rockwood, Manitoba.
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Meaning 6
A number of places in Canada:
A community in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning 7
A number of places in Canada:
A district municipality and community therein, in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia.
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Meaning 8
A number of places in Canada:
A community in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario.
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Meaning 9
A number of places in the United States:
An unincorporated community in Walton County, Florida.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning 10
A number of places in the United States:
A town in Clinch County, Georgia, named after Fort Argyle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning 11
A number of places in the United States:
A census-designated place in Boone County and Winnebago County, Illinois.
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Meaning 12
A number of places in the United States:
An unincorporated community in Lee County, Iowa.
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Meaning 13
A number of places in the United States:
An unincorporated community in Casey County, Kentucky.
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Meaning 14
A number of places in the United States:
An unorganized territory in Penobscot County, Maine.
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Meaning 15
A number of places in the United States:
A township in Sanilac County, Michigan.
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Meaning 16
A number of places in the United States:
A minor city in Marshall County, Minnesota.
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Meaning 17
A number of places in the United States:
A village in Maries County and Osage County, Missouri.
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Meaning 18
A number of places in the United States:
A town and village therein, in Washington County, New York.
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Meaning 19
A number of places in the United States:
A town in Denton County, Texas.
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Meaning 20
A number of places in the United States:
A ghost town in Rich County, Utah.
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Meaning 21
A number of places in the United States:
An unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington.
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Meaning 22
A number of places in the United States:
An unincorporated community in Logan County, West Virginia.
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Meaning 23
A number of places in the United States:
A town and village therein, in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
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noun
Meaning 24
a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background; used especially of knitwear
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Meaning 25
a sock having this pattern
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 26
A type of gravy warmer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
Meaning 27
Alternative letter-case form of argyle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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Meaning 28
a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: argyll
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Broader terms: sock
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Meaning 29
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: argyll
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Broader terms: design, pattern, figure
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Meaning 30
a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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