flax

flax

noun, often attributive \ˈflaks\

Definition of FLAX

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

— flaxy \ˈflak-sē\ adjective

Origin of FLAX

Middle English, from Old English fleax; akin to Old High German flahs flax, Latin plectere to braid — more at ply

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with FLAX

ax, fax, lax, max, pax, rax, sax, Sfax, tax, wax