linseed

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlɪnsiːd/

Noun

linseed

1. The seed of the flax plant, which yields linseed oil.

   Synonyms: flaxseed

   The ancients regarded linseed as a source of medical benefits.

Related terms

• linen

Translations

• French: graine de lin
• German: Leinsamen
• Italian: seme di lino
• Portuguese: linhaça
• Russian: льняной
• Spanish: linaza

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