cotton

(noun) soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state. Synonyms: cotton fiber, cotton wool.

(noun) fabric woven from cotton fibers.

(noun) erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers. Synonyms: cotton plant.

(noun) thread made of cotton fibers.

(verb) take a liking to. Example: "Cotton to something."