cotton

/ˈkɒt.n̩//ˈkɑt.n̩/

noun

  1. 1

    Gossypium, a genus of plant used as a source of cotton fiber.

  2. 2

    Any plant that encases its seed in a thin fiber that is harvested and used as a fabric or cloth.

  3. 3

    Any fiber similar in appearance and use to Gossypium fiber.

  4. 4

    The textile made from the fiber harvested from a cotton plant, especially Gossypium.

  5. 5

    An item of clothing made from cotton.

verb

  1. 1

    To provide with cotton.

  2. 2

    To make or become cotton-like

  3. 3

    To protect from harsh stimuli, coddle, or muffle.

  4. 4

    To rub or burnish with cotton.

adjective

  1. 1

    Made of cotton.

verb

  1. 1

    To get on with someone or something; to have a good relationship with someone.

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