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Hessian vs Linen - What's the difference?

hessian | linen |

As nouns the difference between hessian and linen

is that hessian is a native or inhabitant of Hesse while linen is thread or cloth made from flax fiber.

As an adjective Hessian

is of, from or relating to Hesse in Germany.

hessian

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, from or relating to Hesse in Germany.
  • Of or relating to the German mathematician (Otto Hesse) (1811–1874).
  • Hessian''' line; '''Hessian''' point; '''Hessian matrix

    Noun

  • A native or inhabitant of Hesse.
  • (historical) A mercenary soldier, especially a German one who fought with the British in the American Revolutionary War.
  • A boot with a low heel and semi-pointed toe, which became popular, initially among the military, in the 18th century.
  • (chiefly, British) Burlap, jute.
  • (mathematics) Hessian matrix
  • Derived terms

    {{der3, Hessian boot , Hessian cloth , Hessian crucible , Hessian fly , Hessian matrix}}

    linen

    English

    (wikipedia linen)

    Noun

  • (lb) Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.
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  • (lb) Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, under clothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibers; linens.
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  • A light beige colour, like that of linen cloth undyed.
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  • Derived terms

    * bedlinen * dirty linen * fair linen * linenless * linens * linen basket * linen closet * linen draper * linen paper * underlinen * linoleum

    See also

    * fustian * lingerie * muslin * flaxen *