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paisley

paisley


Pais·ley    Audio Help   (pāz'lē)   
A town of southwest Scotland west of Glasgow. It has been a textile center since the early 18th century and became famous in the 19th century for its colorful patterned shawls. Population: 73,000.
pais·ley    Audio Help   (pāz'lē)   

adj.  

  1. Made of a soft wool fabric with a colorful, woven or printed and swirled pattern of abstract curved shapes.

  2. Marked with this pattern.

n.   pl. pais·leys
An article of clothing made of paisley fabric.

[After Paisley.]
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