Linens

/ˈlɪnənz/ noun

Definition

Sheets, pillowcases, tablecloths, and other household items made from linen fabric or similar materials.

Etymology

From Middle English 'linen' (cloth made from flax), which comes from Old English 'lin' (flax plant) + 'en' (made of). The plant itself has been cultivated for thousands of years in the Mediterranean.

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Linen is so durable that ancient Egyptian mummies were wrapped in it, and it's still considered the most luxurious and longest-lasting fabric for bedsheets because it actually gets softer after washing.

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