# leno vs lynx

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### leno
*noun · frequency rank #30,118*
A type of weave used to make light, open cotton fabric used for window curtains.

### lynx
*noun · IPA /lɪŋks/ · frequency rank #26,871*
Any of several medium-sized wild cats of the genus Lynx.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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