houndstooth

Definitions

1. A two-colour fabric pattern of broken checks.
2. Fabric with a houndstooth pattern; an item of clothing made with such fabric.
3. Hound's tongue, a plant of species Cynoglossum officinale

Equivalents

Examples

“Other patterns include⟳ varied adaptations of paisleys, Tree of Life motifs, tiles, scenics, patchworks, ticking, soft-edge geometries, sports themes, crewel shapes, houndsteeth, and a plethora of florals.”

“A houndstooth fabric is composed of tiny, interlocking pinwheel motifs. There are many houndstooth knitting patterns[…]; to add⟳ an extra touch⟳ to these patterns, work⟳ them in nubby or textured yarns.”

“Sophisticated houndstooth checks highlight a toddler's jacket and hat.”

“Their ties were tidier, their houndsteeth toothier … they ended up looking more Windsorian than Windsor.”

“Her dress is wool too, brown and black houndsteeth that belonged to her mother.”

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