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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A fine, closely woven fabric, made from cotton, polyester or a mix of these, and used for sheets and clothing. countable, uncountable

   "In her percale bed. In her heaven of piled pillows."

2. 2
   a fine closely woven cotton fabric wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

corduroycottonfabricnylon

Example

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"In her percale bed. In her heaven of piled pillows."

Etymology

From French percale, of uncertain origin; probably compare percaulah.

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