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noun
Soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state.
synonyms: cotton, cotton fiber.
is a specific kind of: plant fiber, plant fibre.
is a broader term that covers: absorbent cotton | long-staple cotton | short-staple cotton.
is contained in: cotton | cushioning, padding.
derivation: cottony.
Dutch: watten, katoenvezels, katoenPolish: bawełna
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