paisley

adjective, often capitalized pais·ley \ ˈpāz-lē \

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

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Definition of paisley

1 : made typically of soft wool and woven or printed with colorful curved abstract figures

2 : marked by designs, patterns, or figures typically used in paisley fabrics

a paisley print

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Her ruffled, pink paisley shirt and matching, high-waisted shorts are paired with clear heels and a boxy, white purse.

— kayleigh roberts, Marie Claire, "Beyoncé Had an Impromptu Photo Shoot on Her Private Jet," 1 July 2018
The result is a culinary theater-in-the-round, starring a butter-pastry cascade of rosettes, hearts, leaves, vines, berries, braids, stars, paisley, perforations, diamonds and dots.

— rebecca powers, chicagotribune.com, "A German baker has taken pie art to a mesmerizing new level," 19 June 2018
Perfume Genius also went for the boundary-pushing Parisian-via-Belgium brand, performing in a silver paisley print suit from their Spring 2018 collection.

— rachel hahn, Vogue, "All of the Best Coachella Looks On and Off the Stage: Cardi B, Rihanna, and More," 16 Apr. 2018
On a recent Monday, the chief executive officer of the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb in West Palm Beach was in an untucked, paisley, button-down shirt and jeans.

— ron hurtibise, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Top Small Workplace: Lawyer Craig Goldenfarb shows employees that he cares," 19 Apr. 2018
Even Angi’s skin seemed possessed of that perfect sense of motion: ivory pale and patterned purple-red by the papules that spiraled up and down her arms, legs, and cheeks like a paisley print.

— sarah harris, The Cut, "Learning the Art of Disguise at a Unique Summer Camp," 6 Apr. 2018
The slipper chairs in the background have a paisley print, which seems slightly more exotic.

— mimi read, House Beautiful, "This Family-Friendly Waterfront Home Is Brimming with Nostalgia," 26 Feb. 2018
Kids entrenched in mid-2000s emo and pop-punk were understandably reluctant to watch the band trade their circus costumes and eyeliner for paisley shirts and mop-top haircuts.

— bryan rolli, Billboard, "Ten Years Ago, Panic at the Disco Took a 'Pretty' Big Risk With Their Second Studio Album," 27 Mar. 2018
Forzieri paisley print scarf Tuck this silk scarf into your spring jackets and suits for a touch of warmth and a boatload of swagger.

— megan gustashaw, GQ, "Wake Up Your Style with These 19 Bold Accessories Under $100," 22 Feb. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of paisley

Paisley, Scotland

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First Known Use: 1790

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Paisley

geographical name Pais·ley \ ˈpāz-lē \

Definition of Paisley

burgh in southwestern Scotland west of Glasgow population 77,000

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: covered in a pattern made up of colorful curved shapes

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