cotton in Latin

cotton in Latin is xylon, linum xylinum, xylinum — cotton means a soft white fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, used to make thread and fabric.

cotton in Latin

xylon

noun

linum xylinum

noun

xylinum

noun

xylon

noun

Any plant that encases its seed in a thin fiber that is harvested and used as a fabric or cloth.

linum xylinum

noun

Any plant that encases its seed in a thin fiber that is harvested and used as a fabric or cloth.

carbasus

noun

Any plant that encases its seed in a thin fiber that is harvested and used as a fabric or cloth.

xylinum

noun

Any plant that encases its seed in a thin fiber that is harvested and used as a fabric or cloth.

gossypium

noun

(uncountable) Thread of such fiber.

xylon

noun

(uncountable) Thread of such fiber.

What does "cotton" mean?

noun A soft white fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, used to make thread and fabric.
"The shirt is made from 100% cotton."
noun The plant itself, grown for its fibre.
"Fields of cotton stretched to the horizon."
verb Informal: to take a liking to someone or something, or start to understand it.
"I never really cottoned to modern art until I visited that gallery."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

cotton in a sentence

The shirt is made from 100% cotton.
Farmers here have grown cotton for generations.
Fields of cotton stretched to the horizon.
The cotton needs plenty of sunshine and water to grow well.

Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cotton" in Latin?

"cotton" in Latin is xylon, linum xylinum, xylinum. cotton means: A soft white fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, used to make thread and fabric.

How do you use "cotton" in a sentence?

Example: "The shirt is made from 100% cotton." In Latin, "cotton" is xylon, linum xylinum, xylinum.

Are there other ways to say "cotton" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "cotton": xylon, linum xylinum, xylinum, carbasus, gossypium.

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