Meaning Of The Word Leno

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leno in American English
a type of weave in which the warp yarns are paired and twisted
adjective: made in leno weave
noun: a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh

leno in British English
noun: (in textiles) a weave in which the warp yarns are twisted together in pairs between the weft or filling yarns
noun: Dan, original name George Galvin. 1860–1904, British music-hall entertainer, noted esp for his pantomime performances

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