Made of the fibers of flax: as, linen thread; linen cloth.Resembling linen cloth; white; pale.n. A fabric of linen yarn or thread; cloth woven from the fibers of flax; in the plural, linen cloth in general; manufactures of flax-fiber: as, Irish linens.n. Collectively, articles of linen fabric, or by extension (in modern use) of linen and cotton, or of cotton alone for household use, as tablecloths, napkins, etc. (table-linen), sheets and pillow-cases (bed-linen), towels, etc., or for underwear (body-linen), etc.n. Linen thread.n. Cloth made of hemp.n. plural Sails.