nylons

plural of nylon

(countable, uncountable) 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.
(countable, in-plural, uncountable) A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
(countable, uncountable) A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel who was appointed as a courtesy, rather than on merit.