Egyptian cotton
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Egyptian cotton
First recorded in 1875–80
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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
As I walked onto the gleaming Indonesian mahogany floors, it was the bed that took center stage, its crisp Egyptian cotton sheets draped casually by blue and white wool pillows and throws.
From New York Times • May 5, 2018
“He almost always stayed in some Courtyard by Marriott — nothing that even had Egyptian cotton sheets,” she added, jokingly.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2016
“And how much is Egyptian cotton selling for?”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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