percale
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of percale
1615–25; < French < Persian pargāla rag; replacing percalla < Persian
Example Sentences
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But what I really splurged on were my percale sheets, matching duvet cover, and the most cloud-like comforter imaginable to make the place where I lay my head at night the happiest place to be.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2022
And when I popped into the store—another reason Parachute appealed to me, versus Brooklinen or Riley—I could tell upon feeling the percale that the fabric was sturdy, but breathable, cool, and soft.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2021
It’s made from linen and percale, so it’s the ideal weight for getting cozy.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 12, 2020
If your one set of guest sheets looks a bit threadbare or faded, invest in a new set of white percale sheets, to provide guests with a cool, crisp hotel feeling.
From Washington Post
She buys mismatched teaspoons, percale pillowcases, colored candles, soaps on ropes.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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