leno

leno Definition

leno (lē′nō)

noun

a type of weave in which the warp yarns are paired and twisted
a soft, meshed fabric of this weave

Etymology: Fr linon < lin, flax: see linen

leno Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

weave: Muslin: lightweight plain or leno weave fabric [ Krishnan et al in Franck ] .

Noun used with modifier

jay: In millions of safely assume that good strategy against the jay leno.

Browse dictionary entries near leno

‹ lenity
‹ lenitive
‹ lenis
‹ Leninism
‹ Leningrad
‹ Leninakan
‹ Lenin Peak
‹ Lenin
‹ lenient
‹ leniency

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