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linen
/ˈlɪnən/
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What does linen mean?
noun
- Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.
- Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, underclothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibers; linens.
- A light beige colour, like that of linen cloth undyed.
More meanings (3)
adjective
- Made from linen cloth or thread.
- Having the colour linen, light beige.
proper noun
- A surname.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈlɪnən/
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It was with difficulty that Toussaint had obtained permission to pack up a little linen and clothes and a few toilet articles.
Strolling about the market-place I came in contact with a fellow dressed in a turban and dirty blue linen robes and trowsers.
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It would not be possible for hand labour to supply the amount of linen now turned out by the aid of machinery.
Nothing should be done but to wrap the wound with linen rag soaked in the same solution, and keep it continually wetted.
Stains can be removed from the skin or from linen by a solution of Kl, or of CuCl2 followed by sodium hyposulphite.