percale

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /pəˈkeɪl/, /pəˈkɑːl/
  • Rhymes: -eɪl

Noun

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

Etymology

From Persian پرگاله (pargāle, a patch, a percale) (see there for more)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛʁ.kal/

Noun

percale f (uncountable)

  1. percale

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