English Explanatory Dictionary

Persian flaw

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A flaw, deliberately introduced or retained to make something (originally and especially a Persian carpet) imperfect.

Word forms

Persian flaw Persian flaws

Etymology

From the idea that Persian carpet makers intentionally leave an imperfection in each rug to show that only God's creations are perfect.

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