linen

Speech parts

1. linen - Noun

2. linen - Adjective

3. Linen - Proper noun

Meaning

Made of linen; as, linen cloth; a linen stocking.

Resembling linen cloth; white; pale.

Thread or cloth made of flax or (rarely) of hemp; -- used in a general sense to include cambric, shirting, sheeting, towels, tablecloths, etc.

Underclothing, esp. the shirt, as being, in former times, chiefly made of linen.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

flax bed linen linen paper holland Lenin madras paisley calico rayon corduroy damask counterpane cotton shirt silk
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Antonyms

screen

Hypernyms

material paper fabric cloth textile white goods

Hyponyms

doyly doily bed linen napery doyley bath linen

Phrases with the word

linen cupboard wash one's dirty linen in public wash dirty linen in public linen draper baby linen shaving linen

Anagrams

linne Lenin

Examples

According to Herodotus, the Greeks were better equipped; however, they did not use bronze armour at this time, but that of leather or linen. Source: Internet

Adding a "slip stitch" (where a loop is passed from one needle to the other) allows for a wide range of textures, including heel and linen stitches as well as a number of more complicated patterns. Source: Internet

According to Suetonius, Galba prior to his death had put on a linen corset—although remarking that it had little protection against so many swords. Source: Internet

After dehydration, the mummy was wrapped in many layers of linen cloth. Source: Internet

"And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!" Source: Internet

After the fibers have been separated and processed, they are typically spun into yarns and woven or knit into linen textiles. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

linemate linemen linemode linen basket linen bond linen carpet