lenos Meaning & Definition
ˈlē-(ˌ)nō
What Does Lenos Mean?
Lenos is a noun that means an open weave in which pairs of warp yarns cross one another and thereby lock the filling yarn in position. It is also used to mean a fabric made with a leno weave.
Word Facts for Lenos
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlē-(ˌ)nō/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | lenoi |
| First known use | 1821 |
Lenos Definition (Noun)
- an open weave in which pairs of warp yarns cross one another and thereby lock the filling yarn in position
- a fabric made with a leno weave
Synonyms of Lenos
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Lenos synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
leno
lenos
lenos (plural lenoi)
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Origin of Lenos
Origin 1: perhaps from French linon linen fabric, lawn, from Middle French lin flax, linen, from Latin linum flax
Origin 2: From Ancient Greek ληνός (lēnós).
First Known Use
1821
How to Pronounce Lenos
The standard pronunciation of lenos is /ˈlē-(ˌ)nō/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (lē).