macon

mäkʾn

Definitions

1. proper noun

A city in the U.S. state of Georgia, on the Ocmulgee River

“I visited the historic downtown area of Macon.”

2. noun

A type of cotton fabric

“The macon fabric used in the dress was very soft.”

3. verb

To process cotton or other fibers into yarn or thread

“The weavers in the factory began to macon the raw cotton.”

Synonyms

  • cotton fabric
  • linen

Antonyms

  • silk
  • wool