Balmoral

Balmoral Definition

Bal·moral (bal môr′əl, -mär′-)

noun

a striped or figured woolen petticoat formerly worn beneath a skirt that was looped up in front
1. a kind of laced walking shoe
2. a round, brimless Scottish cap, flat on top

Etymology: after Balmoral Castle, Scotland

Balmoral Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

estate: The Prince chooses to spend much of the summer on the Balmoral estate in Scotland which is owned by the Queen.
race: Naylor may be tempted to join many of the runners who plan to wear a kilt in the Balmoral race.
castle: Balmoral castle They rented Balmoral Castle, which stands in the shadow of Lochnagar, from its then owner, the Duke of Fife.
bonnet: The Bonnet Some men like to wear a Balmoral bonnet with Highland Dress.
range: Fireplace fitted from the Balmoral range to Plots 37 & 38 only* .

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