Aran jumper

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English

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Etymology

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From the style worn by fishermen in the Aran Islands in the west of Ireland.

Noun

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Aran jumper (plural Aran jumpers)

  1. A distinctive style of knitted jumper with prominent cable patterns on the chest, traditionally cream-colored.
    • 2020, Colin Murphy, A Feckin' Tour of Ireland: 50 Must Do Things‎[1], The O'Brien Press Ltd, →ISBN:
      Aran jumpers are known the world over and are always in fashion. The original jumpers were made with coarse sheep's wool that retained the natural oils.

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