Balmoral
9.9
A dark Scottish cap without a brim with a flat top and a feather
- noun
- /ˈbɑːlmərəl/
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balmoral
- For this important ceremony, he wore his regimental balmoral and carried a drawn sword.
Examples
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He wore a balmoral with pride during the Highland games.
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The traditional balmoral is a popular choice for formal Scottish attire.
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At the celebration, many men donned their balmorals as part of their heritage.
Synonyms
9.9
A dark blue Scottish cap without a brim, flat on top with a feather on one side
has identical meaning but is the traditional term for the same cap
Compounds
6.2
A large castle in northeast Scotland where the British king or queen lives privately
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Balmoral for the hat is named after Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where this brimless cap was often worn and became popular with the royal family. So a Balmoral is a traditional Scottish brimless 'cap' with a flat top and often a plume.