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canton linen

can·ton lin·en
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kan-tn, -ton, kan-ton for 1–7 lin-uh n]
    • /ˈkæn tn, -tɒn, kænˈtɒn for 1–7 ˈlɪn ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kan-tn, -ton, kan-ton for 1–7 lin-uh n]
    • /ˈkæn tn, -tɒn, kænˈtɒn for 1–7 ˈlɪn ən/

Definition of canton linen words

  • noun canton linen a fabric made from tough vegetable fibers, used for table linens, wall coverings, etc. 1
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Origin of canton linen

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55

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Parts of speech for Canton linen

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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canton linen popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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