linen
Translation
linen
Examples
She wore a beautiful linen dress.
She wore a beautiful linen dress.
We need to change the bed linen.
We need to change the bed linen.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) linen ((noun)) used as an adjective to describe something made of linen. She wore a beautiful linen dress.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fabric, cloth, textile
Etymology
From Old English 'līn' (flax), from Latin 'līnum' (flax, linen thread).
Memory Tips
Think of the fine 'lines' of thread that make up linen fabric.