CultureAugust 15, 2026

lino

LY-noh

Definition

Short for linoleum, used here as a shorthand for a printmaking technique where a design is carved into a sheet of linoleum.

Etymology

The word is a shortened form of linoleum, which comes from the Latin words 'linum' (flax) and 'oleum' (oil), referring to the material's original composition.

In the news

Lino is mentioned as one of the specific craft workshops offered at the East Coast Studios, where participants can learn to create art inspired by the Tiganites story.

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