Cotton vs. Terrycloth

Cotton vs. Terrycloth — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Cotton and Terrycloth

Cottonnoun

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

Terryclothnoun

a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes

Cottonnoun

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

Cottonnoun

(textiles) The textile made from the fiber harvested from the cotton plant.

Cottonnoun

(countable) An item of clothing made from cotton.

Cottonadjective

Made of cotton.

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Cottonverb

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

Cottonnoun

silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

Cottonnoun

fabric woven from cotton fibers

Cottonnoun

erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers

Cottonnoun

thread made of cotton fibers

Cottonverb

take a liking to;

cotton to something
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