LINOLEUM


Meaning of LINOLEUM in English

[ lɪ'nəʊlɪəm ]

■ noun a material consisting of a canvas backing thickly coated with a preparation of linseed oil and powdered cork, used as a floor covering.

Derivatives

~ed adjective

Origin

C19: from L. linum 'flax' + oleum 'oil'.

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