Definition of CARDIGAN

cardigan

Meanings

Plural: cardigans

Noun

  • knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper
  • slightly bowlegged variety of corgi having rounded ears and a long tail
  • A type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper, usually machine- or hand-knitted from wool.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

Cardigan Welsh corgi

Scrabble Score: 12

cardigan is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cardigan is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cardigan is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

cardigan is a valid Words With Friends word