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cardigan.

A type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper, usually machine- or hand-knitted from wool.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɑːdɪɡən/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper, usually machine- or hand-knitted from wool.

Where this word comes from

Named after British military commander James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan (1797–1868). For the surname, see Cardigan.

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