( often l.c. )
a variety of fine cotton developed from Egyptian cotton, produced in the southwestern U.S., used chiefly in the manufacture of shirts, ties, etc. Also called Pima .
[ 1935-40, Amer.; after Pima Co., Arizona ]
( often l.c. )
a variety of fine cotton developed from Egyptian cotton, produced in the southwestern U.S., used chiefly in the manufacture of shirts, ties, etc. Also called Pima .
[ 1935-40, Amer.; after Pima Co., Arizona ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012