linens

Meanings

• noun

  Textiles made from flax, hemp, or cotton, used for bedding, tablecloths, and towels.

  - "The hotel provided fresh linens for their guests."
  - "She changed the linens on the bed every week."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with linens
bines , ines , pines

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Variants

List of all variants of linens that leads to same result
linen , linens , table linen , table linens , bed linen , bed linen(s) , bed linens

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Etymology

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From Old French linen, from lin, flax.

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Trivia

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1. Linens were once so expensive that they were considered a luxury item and were only afforded by the wealthy.

2. In ancient Greece, athletes competed naked except for a loincloth made of linen.

3. The term 'linen closet' comes from the practice of storing linen in a separate closet to keep it clean and wrinkle-free.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flax: A plant from which linen is made.

2. Bed linens: Linens used for bedding, including sheets, blankets, and pillowcases.

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Culture

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Linens have been used for thousands of years and have cultural significance in various societies. In ancient Egypt, linen was used for mummification due to its ability to absorb moisture and prevent decay. In Europe, linen was a symbol of wealth and status, and the production of high-quality linen was a labor-intensive process.

How to Memorize "linens"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stack of freshly laundered linens.
   - Visualize the soft texture and smooth feel of linens.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'linens' with cleanliness and freshness.
   - Link the word 'linens' with bedding and table settings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'linens' start with the letter 'L' and are used for 'Laying' on beds and 'Lining' tables.

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