cotton

n.

1. gossypium (Latin), cloth, cotton shrub, King Cotton*.

   Varieties of cotton include: long-staple, short-staple, upland, Sea Island, Barbadense (Latin), Nankin, Peruvian, Brazil, Bahia, Egyptian, Pima, kidney.

2. Varieties of cloth made out of cotton include: lawn, batiste, chintz, organdy, dotted swiss, voile, cambric, calico, chambray, broadcloth, denim, lisle, ticking, net, muslin, crinoline, flannelette, gingham, jersey, piqué, eyelet batiste, monkscloth, poplin, velveteen, gabardine, crepe, twill, canvas, percale, balloon cloth, toweling, terry cloth, sailcloth, cheesecloth, shirting, theatrical gauze;