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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
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Mack’s Flax is made with both whole and ground flax, and has only 1 gram of sugar per serving.
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Salomon’s new QST line weaves long, vibration-absorbing flax fibers grown in the north of France into its carbon fiber construction.
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Keeping medians mowed is an expense, but planting crops such as safflower, camelina, canola and perennial flax could more than pay for the upkeep while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Origin and Etymology of flax
Middle English, from Old English fleax; akin to Old High German flahs flax, Latin plectere to braid — more at ply
FLAX Defined for English Language Learners
flax
playDefinition of flax for English Language Learners
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: a plant that has blue flowers and that is grown for its fiber and its seed
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: the fiber of the flax plant
FLAX Defined for Kids
flax
playDefinition of flax for Students
: a plant with blue flowers that is grown for its fiber from which rope and linen is made and for its seed from which oil and livestock feed are obtained
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