houndstooth

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A two-colour fabric pattern of broken checks.

   “Other patterns include varied adaptations of paisleys, Tree of Life motifs, tiles, scenics, patchworks, ticking, soft-edge geometries, sports themes, crewel shapes, houndsteeth, and a plethora of florals.”

   “A houndstooth fabric is composed of tiny, interlocking pinwheel motifs. There are many houndstooth knitting patterns[…]; to add an extra touch to these patterns, work them in nubby or textured yarns.”

   “Sophisticated houndstooth checks highlight a toddler's jacket and hat.”

2. (countable, uncountable)Fabric with a houndstooth pattern; an item of clothing made with such fabric.

   “Their ties were tidier, their houndsteeth toothier … they ended up looking more Windsorian than Windsor.”

   “Her dress is wool too, brown and black houndsteeth that belonged to her mother.”

3. (countable, uncountable)Hound's tongue, a plant of species Cynoglossum officinale