boteh en · NOUN
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.
Meanings
- The droplet-shaped motif on which paisley patterns are based.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| buta | alternative | lexicographic | |
| botehs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |