Cotton (noun)

1. A soft, white, downy substance surrounding the seeds of the cotton plant, used to make thread and fabric.
2. A plant that produces cotton fibers.
3. A fabric made from the fibers of the cotton plant.

Origin:

From middle english coton, from old english cotun, from latin cotonem, from ancient greek κόττων (kóttōn), from arabic قطن‎ (qaṭan).

Examples:

1. The shirt is made of cotton.
2. Cotton is a major crop in the southern United States.
3. She picked cotton in the fields.
4. Cotton is a natural fiber.
5. Cotton is a versatile fabric that can be used in a variety of clothing items.