pima cotton

Pi·ma cot·ton

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pee-muh kot-n]
- /ˈpi mə ˈkɒt n/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pee-muh kot-n]
- /ˈpi mə ˈkɒt n/

Definitions of pima cotton words

noun pima cotton a variety of fine cotton developed from Egyptian cotton, produced in the southwestern U.S., used chiefly in the manufacture of shirts, ties, etc. 1
noun pima cotton a tough, strong, smooth, long-staple cotton grown in the SW U.S. 0

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Origin of pima cotton

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40, Americanism; after Pima Co., Arizona

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Parts of speech for Pima cotton

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pima cotton popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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