Baumwolle algodão algodón bomull coton cotone cotton (fiber) katoen (vezel) pamuk βαμβάκι כותנה katoenvezel White-to-yellowish seed-hair fibers of several species of the genus Gossypium, native to most subtropical areas of the world; used especially for making textile, cord, padding, rag paper, and for cellulose used for plastic and rayon (AAT).