A motif in the shape of a curved droplet, used in rug and textile designs and characteristic of Paisley patterns, variously described as a stylized leaf, pear, pine cone, or teardrop.
Origin
Early 20th century. From Persian bota.
Definition of boteh in US English:
boteh
nounˈbəʊteɪ
A motif in the shape of a curved droplet, used in rug and textile designs and characteristic of Paisley patterns, variously described as a stylized leaf, pear, pine cone, or teardrop.