Definitions

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  • noun An absorbent cotton fabric typically used for towels and bathrobes; toweling.

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  • 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

  • I said, oh no, it’s like terry cloth, and Colter shook his head, confused.

    My 25 Things Dodie Bellamy 2009

  • 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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