Linen
noun
A type of fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant.
She bought some linen to make a dress.
Often appears as...
- wash the linen
- linen closet
noun
Items such as sheets, tablecloths, or towels that are made from linen or a similar fabric.
We need to wash the bed linens.
Often appears as...
- bed linens
- table linen
adjective
Something made of, or similar to, linen fabric.
She wore a linen shirt.
Often appears as...
- linen shirt
- linen trousers
noun
A type of fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant.
She bought some linen to make a dress.
Often appears as...
- wash the linen
- linen closet
noun
Items such as sheets, tablecloths, or towels that are made from linen or a similar fabric.
We need to wash the bed linens.
Often appears as...
- bed linens
- table linen
adjective
Something made of, or similar to, linen fabric.
She wore a linen shirt.
Often appears as...
- linen shirt
- linen trousers
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Texture
Linen has a unique, slightly rough texture, not as smooth as cotton.
The natural texture of linen is perfect for a summer dress.
Pro Tip 2/3Wrinkling Easily
Linen wrinkles quickly, which can give a casual or used appearance.
His linen suit was wrinkled after sitting for an hour.
Pro Tip 3/3Breathable Fabric
Linen is lightweight and breathable, often used in warm climates.
She prefers linen clothing during the hot weather.
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Texture
Linen has a unique, slightly rough texture, not as smooth as cotton.
The natural texture of linen is perfect for a summer dress.
Pro Tip 2/3Wrinkling Easily
Linen wrinkles quickly, which can give a casual or used appearance.
His linen suit was wrinkled after sitting for an hour.
Pro Tip 3/3Breathable Fabric
Linen is lightweight and breathable, often used in warm climates.
She prefers linen clothing during the hot weather.
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Texture
Linen has a unique, slightly rough texture, not as smooth as cotton.
The natural texture of linen is perfect for a summer dress.
Pro Tip 2/3Wrinkling Easily
Linen wrinkles quickly, which can give a casual or used appearance.
His linen suit was wrinkled after sitting for an hour.
Pro Tip 3/3Breathable Fabric
Linen is lightweight and breathable, often used in warm climates.
She prefers linen clothing during the hot weather.
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Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...
predator even if it's a fight amongst the same species and make a lot of noise they were in de-stress a linen incredible how we always say about the animals always speaking the same language now as that young buffalo bull was distressing and saying and help a you know probably
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Safari Live - Day 11 PIPE...
and linen and things like that and actually take it off from all around in it and I remember mission in Doudna taking a towel off the line and actually throwing it up in the air and according to the chef of voya teller at the time said all she saw was the birds the towel
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How to spot a...
and contains a solution of potassium iodide and elemental iodine. It reveals of the presence of starch, which is commonly used to strengthen regular printer paper, but won't be found in real money. That's because authentic bills are made of cotton and linen
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The Mummification of...
to foot in hundreds of meters of linen bandages attached with a glue, and magical spells are cast to protect the mummy and prepare it for safe arrival in the afterlife. But Seti's mummy is unusual. His face is incredibly well-preserved.
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The Egyptian Book of the...
who remove every organ except the heart, the seat of emotion, memory, and intelligence. It's then stuffed with a salt called natron and wrapped in resin-soaked linen. In addition, the wrappings are woven with charms for protection
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Tim Jackson: An economic...
spoke about our desire for a life without shame. A life without in his day, what that meant was a linen shirt, and today, well, you still need the shirt, but you need the hybrid car, the HDTV, two holidays a year in the sun,
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Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
preparing for this journey to the gods also involved mummifying one's body the deceased's corpse was embalmed wrapped in hundreds of yards of linen and placed inside the tomb so the body could be reanimated in the afterlife
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How to make a mummy -...
So, priests poured tree resin over the body to seal it, massaged it with a waxy mixture that included cedar oil, and then wrapped it in linen. Finally, they placed the mummy in a series of nested coffins
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Bill T. Jones PIPE The...
spinning into infinity the movement is now going to stop the names continued Trisha Brown Ralph linen Bjorn I'm alone
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Titanic's Woman...
18,000 linen bed sheets and 32,500 linen towels
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Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...
predator even if it's a fight amongst the same species and make a lot of noise they were in de-stress a linen incredible how we always say about the animals always speaking the same language now as that young buffalo bull was distressing and saying and help a you know probably
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Safari Live - Day 11 PIPE...
and linen and things like that and actually take it off from all around in it and I remember mission in Doudna taking a towel off the line and actually throwing it up in the air and according to the chef of voya teller at the time said all she saw was the birds the towel
Video examples
How to spot a...
and contains a solution of potassium iodide and elemental iodine. It reveals of the presence of starch, which is commonly used to strengthen regular printer paper, but won't be found in real money. That's because authentic bills are made of cotton and linen
Video examples
The Mummification of...
to foot in hundreds of meters of linen bandages attached with a glue, and magical spells are cast to protect the mummy and prepare it for safe arrival in the afterlife. But Seti's mummy is unusual. His face is incredibly well-preserved.
Video examples
The Egyptian Book of the...
who remove every organ except the heart, the seat of emotion, memory, and intelligence. It's then stuffed with a salt called natron and wrapped in resin-soaked linen. In addition, the wrappings are woven with charms for protection
Video examples
Tim Jackson: An economic...
spoke about our desire for a life without shame. A life without in his day, what that meant was a linen shirt, and today, well, you still need the shirt, but you need the hybrid car, the HDTV, two holidays a year in the sun,
Video examples
Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
preparing for this journey to the gods also involved mummifying one's body the deceased's corpse was embalmed wrapped in hundreds of yards of linen and placed inside the tomb so the body could be reanimated in the afterlife
Video examples
How to make a mummy -...
So, priests poured tree resin over the body to seal it, massaged it with a waxy mixture that included cedar oil, and then wrapped it in linen. Finally, they placed the mummy in a series of nested coffins
Video examples
Bill T. Jones PIPE The...
spinning into infinity the movement is now going to stop the names continued Trisha Brown Ralph linen Bjorn I'm alone
Video examples
Titanic's Woman...
18,000 linen bed sheets and 32,500 linen towels
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Quote examples
Gael Garcia Bernal
Mexican Actor
Motorcycle Diaries' had the best costumes - that battered jacket and those linen shirts. I wear linen shirts in real life, too, and I have a nice, simple number I got handed down. As a father, you just stop buying stuff for yourself. It's all for the kids.
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Mary Berry
British Chef
My favourite TV show is... 'Downton Abbey.' The characters are wonderful, and the style is created so beautifully on screen. Everything from the table settings to the linen seem perfect to me. While I'm watching it, I'm in a totally different world.
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Twiggy
English Model
Sleep is one of the great pleasures of life. Designing my bed linen line seemed like a natural progression for me. Everyone loves getting into a bed made up with beautiful linen. I love sewing, I love fabrics, and I love sleeping.
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Arjun Kapoor
Indian Actor
My mother was the nicest person in the world. I still have people coming to me to say how she was so warm, generous, and kind-hearted. She never washed her dirty linen in public. She always maintained her equations with people.
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Ian Brown
English Musician
They've had a hard life, the Oasis brothers. They've done really well to be semi-normal. It's always sad when your dirty linen is brought out in public.
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John Rocha
Chinese Designer
Beautiful fabrics last; synthetics don't. Certain fabrics, such as linen or cotton, develop their own character over time.
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Kashmira Shah
Indian Actress
I'm a logical woman and won't resort to washing dirty linen in public.
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Mary Helen Bowers
American Dancer
I love white linens and walls mixed with antique Victorian furniture.
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Nate Berkus
American Designer
I love linen in soothing colors for any room in the house.
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Rituparna Sengupta
Indian Actress
During summer, I only wear cotton and linen.
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Gael Garcia Bernal
Mexican Actor
Motorcycle Diaries' had the best costumes - that battered jacket and those linen shirts. I wear linen shirts in real life, too, and I have a nice, simple number I got handed down. As a father, you just stop buying stuff for yourself. It's all for the kids.
Quote examples
Mary Berry
British Chef
My favourite TV show is... 'Downton Abbey.' The characters are wonderful, and the style is created so beautifully on screen. Everything from the table settings to the linen seem perfect to me. While I'm watching it, I'm in a totally different world.
Quote examples
Twiggy
English Model
Sleep is one of the great pleasures of life. Designing my bed linen line seemed like a natural progression for me. Everyone loves getting into a bed made up with beautiful linen. I love sewing, I love fabrics, and I love sleeping.
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Arjun Kapoor
Indian Actor
My mother was the nicest person in the world. I still have people coming to me to say how she was so warm, generous, and kind-hearted. She never washed her dirty linen in public. She always maintained her equations with people.
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Ian Brown
English Musician
They've had a hard life, the Oasis brothers. They've done really well to be semi-normal. It's always sad when your dirty linen is brought out in public.
Quote examples
John Rocha
Chinese Designer
Beautiful fabrics last; synthetics don't. Certain fabrics, such as linen or cotton, develop their own character over time.
Quote examples
Kashmira Shah
Indian Actress
I'm a logical woman and won't resort to washing dirty linen in public.
Quote examples
Mary Helen Bowers
American Dancer
I love white linens and walls mixed with antique Victorian furniture.
Quote examples
Nate Berkus
American Designer
I love linen in soothing colors for any room in the house.
Quote examples
Rituparna Sengupta
Indian Actress
During summer, I only wear cotton and linen.
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