flax
see also: Flax
Pronunciation
Flax
Proper noun
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see also: Flax
Pronunciation
- IPA: /flæks/
flax
- A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds.
- The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles.
- The flax bush, a plant of the genus Phormium, native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.
- French: lin
- German: Flachs, Flachsfaser, Leinen
- Italian: lino
- Portuguese: filaça
- Russian: лён
- Spanish: filasa
Flax
Proper noun
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