Main Entry:

ter·ry

Pronunciation:

\ˈter-ē, ˈte-rē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural terries

Etymology:

perhaps modification of French tiré, past participle of tirer to draw

Date:

1784

1 : the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics 2 : an absorbent fabric with such loops —called also terry cloth