Definition: A soft, downy substance, resembling fine wool, consisting
of the unicellular twisted hairs which grow on the seeds of the cotton
plant. Long-staple cotton has a fiber sometimes almost two inches long;
short-staple, from two thirds of an inch to an inch and a half.
Definition: The cotton plant. See Cotten plant, below.
Definition: Cloth made of cotton.
Definition: To rise with a regular nap, as cloth does.
Definition: To go on prosperously; to succeed.
Definition: To unite; to agree; to make friends; -- usually followed
by with.
Definition: To take a liking to; to stick to one as cotton; -- used
with to.
