Fabric used for towels (5)

I believe the answer is:

terry

(Other definitions for terry that I've seen before include "Towelling material" , "Famous actress" , "A man" , "(Rhyming) man's name" , "Cotton pile fabric used for towels and bath robes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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