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Definition of paisley

paisley

/ˈpeɪz.li/
pais · ley
Plural:paisleys
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paisley Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Decorated with or featuring an intricate pattern of curved, teardrop-shaped figures.

Example

"He wore a vintage paisley necktie to complement his navy blazer."

• noun

1

A distinctive, intricate textile pattern of curved, feather-shaped or droplet-shaped figures with a tapering end, originating in Persia and India.

Example

"The silk scarf was printed with a vibrant red and gold paisley."

2

A soft wool or silk fabric woven or printed with a pattern of curved, droplet-shaped figures, or a garment made from such fabric.

Example

"The boutique displayed a collection of fine wool paisleys imported from Scotland."

3

A large town in Renfrewshire, in the west central Lowlands of Scotland, historically renowned as a major center of the 19th-century textile and shawl-weaving industry.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the early 19th century after the town of Paisley in western Scotland, which became the leading European center for weaving shawls decorated with this traditional Persian and Kashmiri motif.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paisley. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paisley
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