English Explanatory Dictionary

cotton wool

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Raw fibers of cotton before being processed.
  2. Soft, absorbent cotton for medical or cosmetic use, protective padding, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒtən wʊl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-cotton wool.wav

Word forms

cotton wool cotton wools

Derived words

cotton wool ball cotton wool bud cotton-wooly wrap in cotton wool
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