linen

noun [U]

/ˈlɪn.ɪn/

Definition

C2 strong cloth made from the fibres of the flax plant: a linen jacket the crumpled charm of linenTextiles made from natural fibres C2 sheets, tablecloths, etc. made from linen or a similar material: bed linen table linenBed linen and coversTable linen and accessories

(Definition of linen noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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