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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFlax Fabric
/flæks ˈfæbrɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, known for its strength and durability.
"The linen shirt was made from high-quality flax fabric, providing both comfort and breathability." - 2
A fabric characterized by its natural fibers, often used in clothing and home textiles.
"Flax fabric is often preferred for summer garments due to its lightweight nature."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'flax' originates from the Old English 'flax', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*flahwaz'. The word 'fabric' comes from the Latin 'fabrica', meaning 'craftsmanship' or 'workshop', which evolved to denote woven material. The combination reflects the historical use of flax in textile production dating back to ancient civilizations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Flax Fabric" is said worldwide
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tissu de lin
Transliteration: tissu de lin
"La chemise en tissu de lin était très confortable."
Leinenstoff
Transliteration: Leinenstoff
"Das Hemd aus Leinenstoff war sehr angenehm zu tragen."
tessuto di lino
Transliteration: tessuto di lino
"La camicia in tessuto di lino era molto leggera."
tela de lino
Transliteration: tela de lino
"La camisa de tela de lino era muy fresca."
tecido de linho
Transliteration: tecido de linho
"A camisa de tecido de linho era muito confortável."
जूट का कपड़ा
Transliteration: joot ka kapda
"जूट के कपड़े की शर्ट बहुत आरामदायक थी।"
亚麻布
Transliteration: yà má bù
"这件亚麻布衬衫非常舒适。"
아마 직물
Transliteration: ama jikmul
"이 아마 직물 셔츠는 매우 편안했습니다."
亜麻布
Transliteration: ama bu
"この亜麻布のシャツはとても快適でした。"
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