percale

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.

Anagrams

• replace

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɛʁ.kal/

Noun

percale f (uncountable)

1. percale

Further reading

• “percale” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).