English noun: cotton wool | |||
1. | cotton wool (substance) soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state | ||
Synonyms | cotton, cotton fiber | ||
Broader (hypernym) | plant fiber, plant fibre | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | absorbent cotton, long-staple cotton, short-staple cotton | ||
Substance meronym | cotton, cushioning, padding | ||