Egyptian cotton

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Egyptian cotton

First recorded in 1875–80

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Example Sentences

The researchers worked in a laboratory with a moth species called the Egyptian cotton leafworm.

From New York Times

For nearly 100 years, the linen company Matouk has focused on making Egyptian cotton bedding.

From New York Times

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

In the mid-2010s, Target, Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond faced expensive product recalls or lawsuits after the “Egyptian cotton” sheets they sold turned out to have been made with cotton from elsewhere.

From New York Times

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