paisley
noun/ˈpeɪzli/
/ˈpeɪzli/
[uncountable]- a detailed pattern of curved shapes that look like feathers, used especially on cloth
- a paisley tie
Word Originearly 19th cent.: named after the town of Paisley in central Scotland, the original place of manufacture.Want to learn more?
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