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soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing
What is "cotton"?
Cotton is a soft, breathable, and versatile natural fiber that comes from the cotton plant. It is the most widely used textile fiber in the world and is commonly used to make a variety of clothing, including T-shirts, jeans, dresses, and bedding. Cotton is appreciated for its comfort, durability, and ease of care, as it can be washed and dried in a machine. Cotton can be woven into a variety of textures, from lightweight gauze to heavy twill, and can be dyed in a wide range of colors. Additionally, cotton can also be blended with other fibers, such as polyester or spandex, to give it added stretch, wrinkle resistance, or other desirable properties.
thread spun from the fibers of the cotton plant, commonly used in sewing and weaving due to its softness, strength, and versatility
erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers
to develop a liking or affection for something or someone
