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Definitions for Leno

[1] Also called leno weave, gauze weave. a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh.
[2] any fabric in this weave.
[3] made in leno weave.
[4] (in textiles) a weave in which the warp yarns are twisted together in pairs between the weft or filling yarns
[5] a fabric of this weave
[6] Dan, original name George Galvin. 1860–1904, British music-hall entertainer, noted esp for his pantomime performances: he died insane

Words nearby Leno

lenni lenape, lennon, lennox, lennox-gastaut syndrome, lenny, leno, lenoir, lenore, lenox, lens, lens hood

Origin of Leno

1850–55; perhaps Anglicized variant of French linon lawn, derivative of lin linen (< Latin līnum flax)

Word origin for Leno

C19: probably from French linon lawn, from lin flax, from Latin līnum. See linen