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单词 percale
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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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