silk cotton

/sɪlk ˌkɑtn/
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Other forms: silk cottons

Definitions of silk cotton
  1. noun
    a plant fiber from the kapok tree; used for stuffing and insulation
    synonyms: kapok, vegetable silk
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    type of:
    plant fiber, plant fibre
    fiber derived from plants
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