percale
noun
- lightweight, plain-woven cotton or cotton-blend fabric
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /pəˈkeɪl/ / /pəˈkɑːl/
noun
Etymology: From French percale, of uncertain origin; probably compare percaulah.
- A fine, closely woven fabric, made from cotton, polyester or a mix of these, and used for sheets and clothing.
“In her percale bed. In her heaven of piled pillows.”