Kattun

German (Berlin)

/kaˈtuːn/

noun
Definitions
  • a kind of cotton fabric, calico

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish katoen (cotton) derived from Arabic قُطُن.

Origin

Arabic

قُطُن

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