Boteh

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The droplet-shaped motif on which paisley patterns are based.

Etymology

From Iranian Persian بته (botte) (giving the spelling boteh), from Classical Persian بته (butta) (giving the spelling buta), a shortening of بته جقه (butta jiqqa), which has the same meaning.

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