paisley
Translation
paisley
Examples
She wore a shirt with a paisley pattern.
She wore a shirt with a paisley pattern.
Grammar Patterns
a paisley ((noun)) a (noun) with a paisley pattern He has a paisley tie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none, as it's a specific pattern name)
Etymology
Named after the town of Paisley in Scotland, which was a centre for textiles with this design.
Memory Tips
Imagine a map of Scotland and pinpoint the town of Paisley, famous for this teardrop-shaped pattern.