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lin

flax, linen

noun LAHN Rare

Usage Note

Lin refers both to the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) and to the linen fabric woven from its fibres. France's Normandy region is historically the heart of European flax cultivation. The adjective en lin (linen) appears on clothing labels; huile de lin (linseed oil) is used in paints and wood finishes.

Examples

"Ce pantalon est en lin, parfait pour l'été."

Natural Translation

These trousers are made of linen, perfect for summer.

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