leno

[ lee-noh ]

noun

, plural le·nos.

1. Also called leno 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.

adjective

1. made in leno weave.

Leno

¹

/ ˈliːnəʊ /

noun

1. LenoDan18601904MBritishTHEATRE: music-hall entertainer Dan, original name George Galvin. 1860–1904, British music-hall entertainer, noted esp for his pantomime performances: he died insane

leno

²

/ ˈliːnəʊ /

noun

1. (in textiles) a weave in which the warp yarns are twisted together in pairs between the weft or filling yarns
2. a fabric of this weave

Word History and Origins

Origin of leno¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of leno¹

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

Example Sentences

Along with hurting his eye, Leno broke his wrist and lost a nail, he told Inside Edition: “I am all black and blue.”

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Jay Leno tears up while presenting the inaugural Mavis Leno Award for Global Women’s Rights, named after his wife, who has Alzheimer’s.

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In photos posted by the Pittsburgh venue, Leno can be seen sporting an eye patch.

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Leno was later treated for his injuries upon returning to Los Angeles, where he also went ahead with a Saturday show at the Yaamava’ Theater near San Bernardino.

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For the third year in a row, Jay Leno is bouncing back after an ugly injury.

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