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linen

linen

Meaning of linen

plant fiber

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British English/ˈlɪnən/
American English/ˈlɪnən/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersyà má
linen
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linen belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

linen亚麻
shirt衬衫
skirt裙子
pants裤子
trousers长裤
jeans牛仔裤
shorts短裤

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What's the difference between linen / flax

F
🇬🇧English
flax

the plant (Linum usitatissimum) and its fibers used to produce linen; emphasizes the raw material rather than finished cloth

A2Rarely

Farmers grow flax for its fiber and seeds.

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How to pronounce linen and what this word means

linen means linen. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce linen

/ˈlɪnən/

linen translation

linen

linen transcription

/ˈlɪnən/, /ˈlɪnən/

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linen meaning: what does it mean?

plant fiber

linen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

linen is pronounced as /ˈlɪnən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is linen part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, linen can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is linen part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, linen can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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