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Definition of lino

lino

/ˈlaɪ.noʊ/
li · no
Plural:linos
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lino Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A durable, washable material made from solidified linseed oil, pine rosin, and ground cork dust backed with canvas, used especially as a floor covering or in printmaking; linoleum.

Example

"They replaced the worn kitchen carpet with easy-to-clean patterned lino."

2

North American A line-casting typesetting machine, especially a Linotype, or the operator of such a machine (in printing jargon).

Example

"In the old newspaper plant, the veteran compositor spent decades working at the lino."

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• Rhymes for lino

• Nearby Words

linnaea
linndalsfallet
linnet
lino
linocut
linocutting
linoleum

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 19th century: an informal clipping of 'linoleum', which was coined from Latin 'linum' (flax) and 'oleum' (oil), referencing the solidified linseed oil used in its manufacture.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lino. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lino
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