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    Lino (en. Linen)

    /ˈlino/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fiber and material obtained from the flax plant.
    Linen is used to make summer clothing.
    El lino se utiliza para hacer ropa de verano.
    Fabric made from linen, which is soft and durable.
    I bought a linen shirt for vacation.
    Compré una camisa de lino para las vacaciones.
    Plant from which fibers are extracted to make thread.
    Flax cultivation is common in some regions of Europe.
    El cultivo de lino es común en algunas regiones de Europa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'linum', meaning 'linen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    linen of life
    refers to the practice of living naturally and lightly.
    lino de vida
    to put on the linen
    refers to arranging or designing something elegantly.
    poner el lino

    Related Words

    flaxseed
    Seed of flax, rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
    linaza
    linotype
    Printing technique that uses movable types.
    linotipia

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is very thin or slender.
    That guy is so linen that he looks like a model.
    Ese chico es tan lino que parece un modelo.