often attributive
1
: any of a genus (Linum of the family Linaceae, the flax family) of herbs
especially
: a slender erect annual (L. usitatissimum) with blue flowers commonly cultivated for its bast fiber and seed
2
: the fiber of the flax plant especially when prepared for spinning
3
: any of several plants resembling flax
Examples of flax in a Sentence
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There are many alternatives – cannas, clumping bamboo, flax, purple potato bush, geraniums – that give a lush tropical look with less water.
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Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2024
And aesthetics aside, these 100% French flax linens are stonewashed — a.k.a.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 16 Mar. 2024
The weighted portion inside is filled with flax and lavender seeds that emit a light, relaxing scent.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
At 35 percent off, this bundle is a steal with fabric made from bamboo and an ultra-soft French flax linen that provides ultimate comfort with high-quality fibers to lull you to sleep.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
She was enslaved at a young age and began working the field harvesting flax at age 13.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024
Walnuts, flax and olive oil contain a fatty acid that converts to DHA but in smaller amounts than what is found in fish oils.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
May Help Reduce Cancer Risk Cucumbers contain a natural substance called lignans—like flax and sesame seeds, kale, broccoli, cabbage, strawberries, apricots, and other plant foods.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 18 Nov. 2023
Instead of the eggs, butter and buttermilk, use 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds, 2 tablespoons water, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup olive oil plus 1/2 cup of your favorite non-dairy milk.
—Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2024
And aesthetics aside, these 100% French flax linens are stonewashed — a.k.a.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 16 Mar. 2024
The weighted portion inside is filled with flax and lavender seeds that emit a light, relaxing scent.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
At 35 percent off, this bundle is a steal with fabric made from bamboo and an ultra-soft French flax linen that provides ultimate comfort with high-quality fibers to lull you to sleep.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
She was enslaved at a young age and began working the field harvesting flax at age 13.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024
Walnuts, flax and olive oil contain a fatty acid that converts to DHA but in smaller amounts than what is found in fish oils.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
May Help Reduce Cancer Risk Cucumbers contain a natural substance called lignans—like flax and sesame seeds, kale, broccoli, cabbage, strawberries, apricots, and other plant foods.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 18 Nov. 2023
Instead of the eggs, butter and buttermilk, use 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds, 2 tablespoons water, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup olive oil plus 1/2 cup of your favorite non-dairy milk.
—Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Flax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flax. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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flax
noun
: a slender plant with blue flowers that is grown for its fiber from which linen is made and for its seed from which oil and livestock feed are obtained
also
: its fiber
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