Definitions for paisleys

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paisleys pais·ley

Spelling: [peyz-lee]

IPA: /ˈpeɪz li/

Paisleys is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 319 anagrams from letters in paisleys (aeilpssy).

Definitions for paisleys

noun

1. a soft woolen fabric woven with a pattern of colorful and minutely detailed figures.
2. a shawl, scarf, tie, or other article made of this fabric.
3. a silk print simulating this fabric and weave.
4. Also called paisley print. a pattern resembling the design or figure on this fabric or material.
5. a city in the Strathclyde region, in SW Scotland, W of Glasgow: thread factories.
6. paisley.

adjective

1. made of paisley:
2. having the pattern of a paisley.

Origin of paisleys

First recorded in 1825-35; named after Paisley

Examples for paisleys

“The reason gays and lesbians go to Las Vegas is totally different than the general population,” says paisley.

paisley, Oregon: This small Oregon town of barely 250 people is where the oldest DNA in America was discovered.

No one can mention paisley without a smile, and yet no one can say what amused him.

On the other side of the river are the towns of paisley and Renfrew.

For myself, I shall put on my paisley shawl and my thickest boots.

Galeria is a collage of quotations: columns, chrome black tables, panels with English paisley fabric.

He went to the door, whistled for one of the boys, and sent for Mrs. paisley.

There was also the paisley mini with nude fishnet tights she wore in “The Crash,” when the Draper home was robbed.

Then for cooler weather there were paisley and India long shawls.

Critics and listeners were left confused whether paisley was apologizing for his apparel or justifying it with his bizarre lyrics.