Definitions
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- noun An absorbent
cotton fabric typically used fortowels andbathrobes ;toweling .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
Etymologies
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terry (unknown origin) + cloth
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Examples
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I said, oh no, it’s like terry cloth, and Colter shook his head, confused.
My 25 Things Dodie Bellamy 2009
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I said, oh no, it’s like terry cloth, and Colter shook his head, confused.
Archive 2009-02-01 Dodie Bellamy 2009
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