paisley

See also: Paisley

English

Persian Silk Brocade - Paisley

Etymology

From Paisley in Scotland, where shawls of this kind were woven in the 1800s.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpeɪzli/

Noun

paisley (countable and uncountable, plural paisleys)

  1. A motif of a swirling droplet.
  2. A soft woollen fabric having this motif.

Synonyms

  • boteh
  • Persian pickle
  • Welsh pear

Translations

Adjective

paisley (not comparable)

  1. Made from this fabric, or marked with this design.
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