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percale

percale

English

Noun

percale (countable and uncountable, plural percales)

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

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French

Etymology

Apparently borrowed from an Indian language.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛʁ.kal/

Noun

percale f (uncountable)

  1. percale