Persian flaw

noun

Etymology

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

Definitions

  1. A flaw, deliberately introduced or retained to make something (originally and especially…

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

    • For quotations using this term, see Citations:Persian flaw.

The neighborhood

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