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- [peyz-lee]
- /ˈpeɪz li/
- /ˈpeɪz.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [peyz-lee]
- /ˈpeɪz li/
Definitions of paisley word
- noun plural paisley a soft woolen fabric woven with a pattern of colorful and minutely detailed figures. 1
- noun plural paisley a shawl, scarf, tie, or other article made of this fabric. 1
- noun plural paisley a silk print simulating this fabric and weave. 1
- noun plural paisley Also called paisley print. a pattern resembling the design or figure on this fabric or material. 1
- adjective paisley made of paisley: a paisley shawl. 1
- adjective paisley having the pattern of a paisley. 1
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Origin of paisley
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; named after Paisley
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Parts of speech for Paisley
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paisley popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
paisley usage trend in Literature
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