/payz"lee/ , n. , pl. paisleys , adj.
n.
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.
adj.
5. made of paisley: a paisley shawl.
6. having the pattern of a paisley.
Also, Paisley .
[ 1825-35; named after PAISLEY ]