balmoral Syllabification: (bal·mor·al)Pronunciation: /balˈmôrəl/ (also Balmoral)Definition of balmoral noun 1a type of brimless round cocked hat with a cockade or ribbons attached, worn by certain Scottish regiments. 2a heavy laced leather walking boot. Origin: mid 19th century: named after Balmoral Castle in Scotlandbalmoral in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of balmoral in the British & World English dictionary