silk cotton
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noun
the silky covering of the seeds of certain tropical trees of the bombax family, used for stuffing cushions, pillows, etc.
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Nearby words
siliqua, silique, siliquose, siliquose cataract, silk, silk cotton, silk gland, silk hat, silk oak, silk paper, silk tree
Origin of silk cotton
First recorded in 1690–1700
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