Tartan: meaning, definitions and examples
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tartan
[ หtษหtษn ]
Scottish culture
A tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans are particularly associated with Scotland.
Synonyms
checkered pattern, plaid.
Examples of usage
- The traditional Scottish kilt is made of tartan fabric.
- She wore a tartan scarf to show her Scottish heritage.
Fashion
Tartan is a fabric woven in a plaid pattern, often used for clothing and accessories.
Synonyms
checkered material, plaid fabric.
Examples of usage
- She designed a collection of tartan skirts and jackets.
- The tartan handbag matched her outfit perfectly.
Translations
Translations of the word "tartan" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tartan
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐเฅเคเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Tartan
๐ฎ๐ฉ tartan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐััะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ tartan
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใผใฟใณ
๐ซ๐ท tartan
๐ช๐ธ tartรกn
๐น๐ท tartan
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุงุฑุชุงู
๐จ๐ฟ tartan
๐ธ๐ฐ tartan
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ผๅญๅข
๐ธ๐ฎ tartan
๐ฎ๐ธ tartan
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแ แขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tartan
๐ฒ๐ฝ tartรกn
Etymology
The history of tartan dates back to the Scottish clans, where different tartan patterns represented different clans. Over time, tartan became synonymous with Scottish identity and culture. Today, tartan is widely recognized as a symbol of Scotland and is often used in fashion and design to evoke a sense of heritage and tradition.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,155, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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