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Meaning of percale | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
pəˈkeɪl

Definitions

A fine, closely woven fabric, made from cotton, polyester or a mix of these, and used for sheets and clothing.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Bosanski karton
Català percala
Čeština perkál
Deutsch Perkal
Español percal
فارسی پرگاله
Suomi perkaali
Français percale
Hrvatski karton
Italiano percalle
Kurdî karton
Polski karton perkal
Română percal
Русский перкаль
Српски karton

Examples

“In her percale bed. In her heaven of piled pillows.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

percaline percalles percapella percarbide percarbonate percarburet

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