Flaxseed

//ˈflæks.siːd// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The seed of the flax plant; a source of linseed oil. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the seed of flax used as a source of oil wordnet

Synonyms

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linseedlinseedberryfruitgrainhayseed

Example

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"This bread contains ancient grains, such as flaxseed, millet, kamut, amaranth, quinoa, red fife and Khorasan wheat."

Etymology

From flax + seed.

Related phrases

flaxseed oillinseed oil

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