linoleum

English

/lɪˈnəʊli.əm/, /lɪˈnoʊli.əm/

noun
Definitions
  • An inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over a burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride.

Etymology

Affix from Latin līnum (flax, linen, string) + Latin oleum (oil, olive oil).

Origin

Latin

oleum

Gloss

oil, olive oil

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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