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percale

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English

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Etymology

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From French percale, of uncertain origin; probably compare percaulah.

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Noun

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percale (countable and uncountable, plural percales)

  1. (textiles) A fine, closely woven fabric, made from cotton, polyester or a mix of these, and used for sheets and clothing.

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French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from an Indian language (possibly Tamil), originally from Classical Persian پرگاله (pargāla, a patch, a percale).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pɛʁ.kal/
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Noun

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percale f (uncountable)

  1. percale

Descendants

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  • Ottoman Turkish: پركال (perkal)
    • Turkish: perkal
  • Spanish: percal

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