Balmoral

[ bal-mawr-uhl, -mor-uhl ]

noun

1. a colored woolen petticoat, formerly worn under a skirt and draped so that portions of it could be seen.
2. (lowercase) Also called bal [bal]. an ankle-high shoe, laced in front.
3. a brimless Scottish cap with a flat top that projects all around the head.

Balmoral

¹

/ bælˈmɒrəl /

noun

1. a castle in NE Scotland, in SW Aberdeenshire: a private residence of the British sovereign

Balmoral

²

/ bælˈmɒrəl /

noun

1. a laced walking shoe
2. a 19th-century woollen petticoat, worn showing below the skirt
3. Also calledbluebonnet a Scottish brimless hat traditionally of dark blue wool with a cockade and plume on one side

Word History and Origins

Origin of Balmoral¹

First recorded in 1855–60; after Balmoral Castle in Scotland

Word History and Origins

Origin of Balmoral¹

C19: named after Balmoral Castle

Example Sentences

The spell of Scotland and of Balmoral on the royal family began with Queen Victoria.

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Thus encouraged, in 1847 Victoria bought Balmoral, which she described as “a pretty little castle” with 17,400 acres.

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She loves her Scottish estate at Balmoral where she is now, as she is every year in August and September.

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Camilla is understood to be with Prince Charles in Scotland on the Balmoral estate.

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They just dont get that there is a reason the Queen has only ever holidayed at her estate in Balmoral in Scotland.

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Sarah looked at him, then towards Balmoral, and then she turned to him again.

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He'll never build himself a Balmoral,' said the millionaire with a sneer.

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I will go back to Balmoral;' and she turned to go up the hill.

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But Sarah was wrong, for when the time came there was no gladness at Balmoral.

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Meanwhile the night at Balmoral had not been much more restful.

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