Flax fibre (5)

I believe the answer is:

linen

(Other definitions for linen that I've seen before include "Fabric, originally just spun flax" , "Flaxen cloth" , "Sheets, cloths, napkins etc" , "Tablecloth material" , "clothes and sheets" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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