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tartan

/ˈtɑːrtən/ noun · British & US
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What does tartan mean?

noun

A pattern of crisscrossing stripes, typically in a specific sequence of colors, used in traditional Scottish textiles.

Example

"The kilt's tartan pattern was a family heirloom, passed down through generations."

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