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DictionarypaisleyCurved teardrop pattern
noun / adjective

paisley

PAYZ-lee/ˈpeɪzli/

A decorative pattern of curved teardrop shapes.

The paisley scarf features curved teardrops in blue and gold.

A small folded textile swatch displays several distinct curved teardrop or comma-shaped paisley motifs with curled tips and restrained interior floral marks.
Etymology
paisleyMiddle Irishchurch

Baslec, “church,” lies behind the Scottish town name Paisley. The decorative pattern is named for the town where the cloth was made, rather than for the shape of its figures.

In context

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… this is your cream Paisley and then the cream Paisley …
Tolani Collection Printed Maxi Caftan Dress on QVC

More examples

  • She chooses paisley rather than stripes for the curtains.
  • His paisley tie stands out against his plain shirt.
  • Large paisleys fill the border of the quilt.

Forms

paisley · paisleys