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linen
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
linen
(noun)
bed linens
(noun)
table linen
(noun)
linen
/
ˈ
lɪnən/
noun
plural
linens
linen
/
ˈ
lɪnən/
noun
plural
linens
Britannica Dictionary definition of LINEN
1
[
noncount
]
:
a smooth, strong cloth made from flax
a
linen
tablecloth
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2
:
tablecloths, sheets, etc., made of linen or a similar cloth
[
noncount
]
She washes the
linen
every week.
(
US
) a
linen
closet = (
Brit
) a
linen
cupboard
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[
plural
]
linens
, blankets, and towels
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see also
bed linens
,
table linen
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