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Egyptian cotton

American  

noun

  1. a variety of Sea Island cotton, having silky, strong fibers, grown chiefly in northern Africa.


Etymology

Origin of Egyptian cotton

First recorded in 1875–80

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Give the gift of a pair of socks for every day of the workweek with this set from Comme Si, made from breathable, stretchy, mid-weight Egyptian cotton.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024

Our percale is made from 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton and is garment-washed for a soft texture and casual appearance.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2020

Only we knew mum’s idiosyncrasies, her need for Egyptian cotton bedsheets, a clean house, and cappuccinos that she always pronounces “car-pacino”.

From The Guardian • Feb. 8, 2020

I could invest in Egyptian cotton sheets with a sinfully high thread count.

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2019

Wintergreen confided with a laugh to Yossarian, after he had come to Pianosa to learn if it was really true about Milo and the Egyptian cotton.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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