nylon

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
2. 2
   A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
3. 3
   A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel who was appointed as a courtesy, rather than on merit.

Proper noun

1. 1
   New York-London, a reference to transatlantic life, people who spend time in both cities, or a transatlantic culture featuring both cities.
2. 2
   Alternative letter-case form of NYLON.