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Gossypium barbadense

Gossypium barbadense

9.9
A cotton plant with very long soft fibers used to make luxury cloth
  • noun
  • /ˌɡɑːsɪˈpiːəm bɑːrˈbædɛns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Gossypium barbadense
  • Farmers in the Caribbean cultivate Gossypium barbadense for its high-quality fibers.

Examples

  • Gossypium barbadense is prized for its extra-long staple cotton, used in luxury textiles.

  • Farmers in tropical regions have cultivated Gossypium barbadense for centuries.

  • Many high-quality cotton products are made exclusively from Gossypium barbadense fibers.

  • The Gossypium barbadense plant is known for its resistance to pests.

  • Gossypium barbadense is highly valued for its long, silky fibers that are ideal for luxury garments.

  • Many clothing manufacturers prefer Gossypium barbadense due to its softness and durability.

  • In tropical climates, Gossypium barbadense is cultivated for its fibers, which are used in high-quality textiles.

Synonyms

sea island cotton
vsGossypium barbadense
  • Specialized
5.7

A cotton plant that makes very long, soft fibers grown on coastal islands

covers the broader species native to the Caribbean and parts of the Americas

Surface Forms

Gossypium barbadense singular
Gossypium barbadenses plural

Morphology

Gossypium + barbadense

The phrase is a Latin binomial: 'Gossypium' denotes the cotton genus and 'barbadense' is an epithet likely meaning 'from Barbados', so a learner who knows both constituents could infer this refers to a type/species of cotton (geographic/descriptor + genus). However, the precise horticultural sense (cultivated for long silky fibers) and the conventions of scientific names are domain-specific and not fully predictable to an average B1 learner, making the transparency partial.

Etymology

Gossypium barbadense comes from the word Gossypium, a Latin name for cotton, and barbadense, meaning 'from Barbados'. The name points to the long, silky cotton first grown in that region, so it now refers to a high-quality cotton used for fine fabric.