Definition of percale in English:

percale

noun pəˈkeɪlpərˈkeɪ(ə)l

mass noun

A closely woven fine cotton fabric.
高级密织棉布，细棉布
as modifier six fine percale sheets
Example sentencesExamples
- Flannel is a cotton fabric that is brushed on one side for warmth and extra softness; percale is a finely woven, smooth fabric (all cotton or a blend) with a minimum thread count of 180.
- He weeps on his 400-count percale sheets and cradles a gold coin his invisible pop passed along in lieu of fatherly love and support.
- Interested in knowing how much I move about while sleeping, in order to make an informed decision on easy-care or Egyptian percale bed linen, I thought I'd employ the full technical capability of my camera to find out.
- The sheets and pillow cases are 220 thread count 100% cotton percale in bright white with a black twist cord detail.
- For curtains, go with something like percale or chintz.

Origin

Early 17th century: from French, of unknown origin.

Definition of percale in US English:

percale

nounpərˈkeɪ(ə)lpərˈkā(ə)l

A closely woven fine cotton or polyester fabric used especially for sheets.
高级密织棉布，细棉布
as modifier six fine percale sheets
Example sentencesExamples
- Flannel is a cotton fabric that is brushed on one side for warmth and extra softness; percale is a finely woven, smooth fabric (all cotton or a blend) with a minimum thread count of 180.
- The sheets and pillow cases are 220 thread count 100% cotton percale in bright white with a black twist cord detail.
- For curtains, go with something like percale or chintz.
- He weeps on his 400-count percale sheets and cradles a gold coin his invisible pop passed along in lieu of fatherly love and support.
- Interested in knowing how much I move about while sleeping, in order to make an informed decision on easy-care or Egyptian percale bed linen, I thought I'd employ the full technical capability of my camera to find out.

Origin

Early 17th century: from French, of unknown origin.

单词	percale
释义	Definition of percale in English: percale noun pəˈkeɪlpərˈkeɪ(ə)l mass noun A closely woven fine cotton fabric. 高级密织棉布，细棉布 as modifier six fine percale sheets Example sentencesExamples Flannel is a cotton fabric that is brushed on one side for warmth and extra softness; percale is a finely woven, smooth fabric (all cotton or a blend) with a minimum thread count of 180. He weeps on his 400-count percale sheets and cradles a gold coin his invisible pop passed along in lieu of fatherly love and support. Interested in knowing how much I move about while sleeping, in order to make an informed decision on easy-care or Egyptian percale bed linen, I thought I'd employ the full technical capability of my camera to find out. The sheets and pillow cases are 220 thread count 100% cotton percale in bright white with a black twist cord detail. For curtains, go with something like percale or chintz. Origin Early 17th century: from French, of unknown origin. Definition of percale in US English: percale nounpərˈkeɪ(ə)lpərˈkā(ə)l A closely woven fine cotton or polyester fabric used especially for sheets. 高级密织棉布，细棉布 as modifier six fine percale sheets Example sentencesExamples Flannel is a cotton fabric that is brushed on one side for warmth and extra softness; percale is a finely woven, smooth fabric (all cotton or a blend) with a minimum thread count of 180. The sheets and pillow cases are 220 thread count 100% cotton percale in bright white with a black twist cord detail. For curtains, go with something like percale or chintz. He weeps on his 400-count percale sheets and cradles a gold coin his invisible pop passed along in lieu of fatherly love and support. Interested in knowing how much I move about while sleeping, in order to make an informed decision on easy-care or Egyptian percale bed linen, I thought I'd employ the full technical capability of my camera to find out. Origin Early 17th century: from French, of unknown origin.
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