buta

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A form of boteh — The droplet-shaped motif on which paisley patterns are based.

OriginClassical Persian بته →
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Meanings

nounbuta (plural butas)

plural butas

  1. alternativeAlternative form of boteh.

Origin

  1. Classical Persianبته
  2. Englishbuta

Borrowed from Classical Persian بته (butta); see boteh.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

tubaabutbatuTaub
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APA

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Chicago

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