Egyptian cotton
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Egyptian cotton
First recorded in 1875–80
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The researchers worked in a laboratory with a moth species called the Egyptian cotton leafworm.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2024
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
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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