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silk cotton

American  

noun

  1. the silky covering of the seeds of certain tropical trees of the bombax family, used for stuffing cushions, pillows, etc.

silk cotton British  

noun

  1. another name for kapok

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Etymology

Origin of silk cotton

First recorded in 1690–1700

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