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Terry

Scope note

Warp pile weave with uncut loops on either one or both faces. Often in cotton or linen, and used for its absorbency in towels, bathrobes, and the like.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000227909

Broader Terms used

warp pile weave

Term used for

cloth, terry
terry cloth

Created

12yrs ago

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