Definitions

1. proper noun

the Latin name of a person, especially a saint, or a male given name

“The Saint Linus was the second bishop of Rome.”

2. noun

a type of leafy green vegetable, also known as cardoon or artichoke thistle

“Linus is a popular ingredient in many Italian dishes.”

3. noun

a character in the Peanuts comic strip, created by Charles M. Schulz

“Linus is a loyal and sensitive friend in the Peanuts gang.”