cotton — a soft white fibrous substance that surrounds the seeds of a tropical plant, used to make cloth or thread
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a soft white fibrous substance that surrounds the seeds of a tropical plant, used to make cloth or thread
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːtən/
Korean meaning: 목화, 면화; 면직물
Korean pronunciation: **카**튼
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still picks cotton by hand like it's 1850.
- Cotton is breathable and perfect for hot summer days.
- He's living in high cotton since he got that promotion.
cotton
NOUN//ˈkɑːtən//
a soft white fibrous substance that surrounds the seeds of a tropical plant, used to make cloth or thread
a soft white fibrous substance that surrounds the seeds of a tropical plant, used to make cloth or thread
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Origin
아랍어 'qutn(목화)'에서 시작되어 중세 프랑스어 'coton'을 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 십자군 전쟁 시대에 유럽인들이 중동에서 처음 접한 이 신기한 식물 섬유의 이름이 그대로 전해진 것이죠.
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“My grandmother still picks cotton by hand like it's 1850.”
“Cotton is breathable and perfect for hot summer days.”
“He's living in high cotton since he got that promotion.”
“The cotton industry revolutionized the American South.”
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