flax

/flæks/
noun
  1. A plant with blue flowers, grown for its fibers (used to make linen) and its seeds (used for linseed oil).
    • Farmers have grown flax in this region for centuries.
    • The fibers from flax are spun into linen thread.
    • Flax seeds are often added to bread for extra nutrition.
  2. The fibers of the flax plant, used to make linen fabric.
    • She wore a dress woven from fine flax.
    • The artist painted on a canvas made from flax.
    • High-quality flax produces a strong, smooth linen.
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