English word linoleum comes from Latin oleum (Olive oil. The palaestra.), Latin linum
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| oleum | Latin (lat) | Olive oil. The palaestra. |
| linum | Latin (lat) | Flax. Linen cloth; garment made of linen. Net for hunting or fishing. Rope, line, string, thread, cord, cable. Sail. Wick of a lamp. |
| linoleum | English (eng) | An inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over a burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride. |