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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 Scotland

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Definition of balmoral in the British & World English dictionary