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houndstooth
noun
hounds·tooth
ˈhau̇n(d)z-ˌtüth 
variants
or less commonly hound's-tooth
: a usually small broken-check textile pattern
also
: a fabric woven in this pattern
called also houndstooth check, hound's-tooth check
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The Madame Web actor wore an autumnal brown and orange houndstooth coat, with a pair of flared black jeans, and aviators.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
Mix floral patterns with modern, grungy prints like dark plaid, houndstooth, or stripes.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2024
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
Mix floral patterns with modern, grungy prints like dark plaid, houndstooth, or stripes.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for houndstooth
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“Houndstooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houndstooth. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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