lawn
A light, well-hackled linen fabric first made in Laon, France. Now, it is a lightweight, fairly sheer, fine, plain-weave cotton or linen muslin fabric generally more sheer and with a higher count than nainsook. It can be given a soft or crisp finish and is sized and calendered to produce a soft, lustrous appearance. Linen lawn is synonymous with handkerchief linen. Cotton lawn is a similar type of fabric. Lawn is slightly stiffer than batiste, but can be used for similar purposes. It is white, solid colored, or printed and is used tot dresses, blouses, curtains, lingerie, and as a base for embroidered items.
linon = a fine lawn of linen or cotton