Egyptian cotton
Americannoun
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
For nearly 100 years, the linen company Matouk has focused on making Egyptian cotton bedding.
From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024
After all Kanye's Nike sneaker instantly sold out and was a pioneer in the birth of the sneaker resale market, and his APC collaboration did the same, selling an Egyptian cotton T-shirt for 100 bucks.
From Salon • Sep. 28, 2023
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
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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