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/ˈlɪnɪn/ · lin·en
noun
- Thread or cloth made from flax fiber. The tailor used linen to create a beautiful summer dress.
- Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, underclothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibers; linens. She put the freshly cleaned linens into the linen closet.
- A light beige colour, like that of linen cloth undyed. The walls of the room were painted a soothing linen colour to match the furniture.
adjective
- Made from linen cloth or thread. The linen tablecloth was embroidered with intricate patterns.
- Having the colour linen, light beige. The linen curtains allowed plenty of natural light to enter the room.
Did you know? Linen has been a highly valued fabric throughout history, with ancient Egyptians using it to wrap mummies and wealthy Europeans wearing linen clothing as a status symbol. The word 'linen' is also related to the Latin word 'linum', which is the source of the English word 'line', as flax fibers were used to create strong, durable lines or threads.