linoleum
li·no·le·um / ləˈnōlēəm/ • n. a material consisting of a canvas backing thickly coated with a preparation of linseed oil and powdered cork, used esp. as a floor covering.DERIVATIVES: li·no·le·umed adj.
linoleum
linoleum floor-cloth in which a coating of linseed oil is used. XIX. f. L. līnum flax, LINE1 + -oleum OIL.
Abbr. lino XX.
Abbr. lino XX.
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