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

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

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

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