linen paper

American  

noun

1. paper, usually superior in quality, made from pure linen or from substitutes that produce a similar paper finish.

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linen paper British  

noun

1. paper made from flax fibres or having a similar texture

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Etymology

Origin of linen paper

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

"Shampoo, toilet paper, linen, paper products, glassware anything guests would normally use in a room."

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2021

In fact, Reagan has written half a dozen letters on his azure linen paper and sent them to Moscow.

From Time Magazine Archive

He also brought along his colonial desk, with quill pen and linen paper.

From Time Magazine Archive

As guests arrive, we say hello and hand out the programs that are printed on ivory linen paper.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson

The card is thick creamy linen paper with raised gold lettering, with so many swirls and flourishes it’s hard to read. inia.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau