1. a type of high-quality cotton with long fibers, originally grown in Peru and now cultivated in the southwestern United States
Usage: often used attributively (e.g., pima cotton); named after the Pima people of Arizona

Examples

• Pima cotton is prized for its softness and durability.
• These sheets are made from 100% pima cotton.
• Pima fibers are longer and stronger than regular cotton fibers.
• The fabric's luxurious feel comes from the pima cotton blend.
• Pima cotton garments tend to last longer than those made from standard cotton.