Egyptian cotton
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Egyptian cotton
First recorded in 1875–80
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For nearly 100 years, the linen company Matouk has focused on making Egyptian cotton bedding.
From New York Times • Mar. 14, 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
“Say, what about all that Egyptian cotton he’s stuck with? How much did he buy?”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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