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linen

1. lin.en \'lin-*n\ aj [ME, fr. OE li-nen, fr. li-n flax; akin to OHG 
   li-n]flax; both fr. a prehistoric Gmc word borrowed fr. L linum flax 1: 
   made of flax  2: made of or resembling linen 
2. linen n 1a: cloth made of flax and noted for its strength, coolness, and 
   luster  1b: 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