ny·lon 
(nīlŏn′)
(nīlŏn′)n.
1.
a. Any of a family of high-strength, resilient synthetic polymers, the molecules of which contain the recurring amide group CONH.
b. Cloth or yarn made from one of these synthetic materials.
2. nylons Stockings made of one of these synthetic materials.
[Coined by its inventors, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Inc., on the model of COTTON, RAYON, etc.]