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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBaumwolle
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈbaʊ̯m.vɔ.lə
"Das Hemd besteht aus 100% Baumwolle."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll around the seeds of cotton plants.
"The shirt is made of 100% cotton, making it comfortable to wear in hot weather." - 2
A fabric made from cotton fibers, used for clothing and other textiles.
"She prefers cotton sheets for their breathability and softness."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'cotton' originates from the Arabic 'qutn' or 'kutun', which referred to the soft fiber obtained from the cotton plant. It entered the English language through Old French in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the trade of cotton textiles in Europe.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cotton" is said worldwide
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coton
Transliteration: kɔ.tɔ̃
"Ce t-shirt est en 100% coton."
Baumwolle
Transliteration: ˈbaʊ̯m.vɔ.lə
"Das Hemd besteht aus 100% Baumwolle."
cotone
Transliteration: koˈtone
"Questa maglietta è fatta di 100% cotone."
algodón
Transliteration: alɣoˈðon
"Esta camiseta es de 100% algodón."
algodão
Transliteration: alɡoˈdɐ̃w
"Esta camiseta é feita de 100% algodão."
कपास
Transliteration: kapās
"यह शर्ट 100% कपास की बनी है।"
棉花
Transliteration: mián huā
"这件衬衫是100%棉花制成的。"
면
Transliteration: myeon
"이 티셔츠는 100% 면으로 만들어졌습니다."
綿
Transliteration: men
"このシャツは100%綿でできています。"
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