Definition

A type of flooring material made from natural materials like linseed oil, cork dust, and wood flour, often used in homes and commercial spaces.

Example

The kitchen floor was covered with colorful lino that was easy to clean.

Conversation

Have you seen the new lino they put in the kitchen?

Yeah, it looks really nice and bright!

I think it's a great choice; it makes the space feel bigger.

Definitely! I love how easy it will be to clean too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'lino' originates from the Latin 'linum', meaning flax. It refers to a type of fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant, commonly used for making linen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flax' as the source of linen — that's why 'lino' refers to a material made from flax fibers.

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