/ Dictionary / Index E Egyptian cotton: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Egyp'tian cot'ton Pronunciation: [key] a variety of Sea Island cotton, having silky, strong fibers, grown chiefly in northern Africa. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Egyptian cobra Egyptianize Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language