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linoleum

Syllabification: (li·no·le·um)
Pronunciation: /ləˈnōlēəm/

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Definition of linoleum

noun

  • a material consisting of a canvas backing thickly coated with a preparation of linseed oil and powdered cork, used especially as a floor covering.

Derivatives

linoleumed

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin linum 'flax' + oleum 'oil'

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