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lin·en
 linen
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- pronunciation:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
Linen is cloth, yarn, or thread made from the stems of a plant called "flax." Linen is used to make clothes and things like tablecloths and napkins, but cotton and man-made fibers are more common now for these things.
My dad says he likes to wear linen jackets to work in the summer because they are cooler than his wool jackets. |
| definition 2: |
Linens are cloth materials made for covering a bed or for use around the house. Sheets, napkins, and towels are examples of linens. Linens used to be made from linen, but most linens are made from cotton or man-made fibers nowadays.
My dad keeps our linens in this closet.Ian's mom will change the linens on the bed before the guests come. |
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wash |
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