nylon
ny‧lon /ˈnaɪlɒn $ -lɑːn/
noun
nylon fabric
The tent was made of nylon.
2. nylons [plural] old-fashioned women’s stockings that are made of nylon
ny‧lon /ˈnaɪlɒn $ -lɑːn/
noun Date: 1900-2000
Origin: Invented word
1. [uncountable] a strong artificial material that is used to make plastics, clothes, rope etc:Origin: Invented word
2. nylons [plural] old-fashioned women’s stockings that are made of nylon