flax
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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
See 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
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