English dictionary
flax
/fl/&/ks/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
Source: WordNet 3.0
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plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A plant of the genus <i>Linum</i>, esp. the <i>L. usitatissimum</i>, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. The fiber of the bark is used for making thread and cloth, called <i>linen</i>, <i>cambric</i>, <i>lawn</i>, <i>lace</i>, etc. Linseed oil is expressed from the seed.
Source: webster1913