linen
Translation
linen, flax
Examples
This shirt is made of pure linen.
This shirt is made of pure linen.
We need to change the bed linen.
We need to change the bed linen.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) linen ((noun)) a type of fabric This is a linen shirt.
((the)) linens household items Please wash the linens.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fabric, cloth, textile
Etymology
From Old English 'līn' (flax), related to Latin 'linum' (flax, linen thread).
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'line'. Linen is made from the fibres (lines) of the flax plant.