Red Silk Cotton (Noun)
Meaning
A plant fiber from the red silk-cotton tree of eastern India; inferior to kapok.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The red silk cotton was used as a stuffing material in cheap pillows and mattresses.
- The tree produced a fluffy red silk cotton that could be used as insulation.
- Artisans in the region preferred to use high-quality kapok instead of the inferior red silk cotton.
- Red silk cotton was often blended with other fibers to improve its strength and durability.
- The manufacturer had to recall the entire batch of jackets due to the use of low-grade red silk cotton in the lining.