‘A fine short-stapled cotton wool, used in India for stuffing cushions and lining palanquins, etc.’ (Simmonds, 1858). See KAPOK.
1750. Beawes, Lex Mercat. (1752), 817. Capoc (a Sort of very fine Cotton) Wax.
‘A fine short-stapled cotton wool, used in India for stuffing cushions and lining palanquins, etc.’ (Simmonds, 1858). See KAPOK.
1750. Beawes, Lex Mercat. (1752), 817. Capoc (a Sort of very fine Cotton) Wax.
