tartan — a woolen cloth woven in one of several patterns of plaid, especially a design associated with a particular Scottish Highland clan
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a woolen cloth woven in one of several patterns of plaid, especially a design associated with a particular Scottish Highland clan
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːrtən/
Example Sentences
- The bagpiper wore a bright red and green tartan that made him look like a walking Christmas present.
- Each Scottish clan has its own unique tartan design passed down through generations.
- The tourist bought so many tartan souvenirs that his suitcase looked like it exploded in a Scottish gift shop.
tartan
NOUN[/ˈtɑːrtən/]
a woolen cloth woven in one of several patterns of plaid, especially a design associated with a particular Scottish Highland clan
Scottish clan plaid patterns
The captain's tartan flows in Highland winds!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Tartan originated in 16th-century Scotland, derived from Scottish Gaelic. The word refers to a distinctive patterned textile woven with characteristic colors and designs that each Scottish clan adopted to identify their family lineage and social standing.
Breakdown
From Scottish Gaelic origin, the word structure reflects the language's phonetic patterns, though the exact morphological breakdown is not etymologically documented. The term likely evolved from Gaelic linguistic roots describing woven or patterned cloth.
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📝Examples
“The bagpiper wore a bright red and green tartan that made him look like a walking Christmas present.”
“Each Scottish clan has its own unique tartan design passed down through generations.”
“The tourist bought so many tartan souvenirs that his suitcase looked like it exploded in a Scottish gift shop.”
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