Definition of linen
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: made of flax
2
: made of or resembling linen
linen
nounDefinition of linen (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: cloth made of flax and noted for its strength, coolness, and luster
b
: thread or yarn spun from flax
2
: clothing or household articles made of linen cloth or similar fabric
3
: paper made from linen fibers or with a linen finish
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The first known use of linen was before the 12th century
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