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flax·seed

 (flăks′sēd′)
n.
The seed of flax, used to produce linseed oil and medicinal emollients and as a dietary supplement.
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flaxseed

(ˈflæksˌsiːd)
n
(Botany) the seed of the flax plant, which yields linseed oil. Also called: linseed
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flax•seed

(ˈflæksˌsid)

n.
the seed of flax; linseed.
[1555–65]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.flaxseed - the seed of flax used as a source of oil
oil-rich seed, oilseed - any of several seeds that yield oil
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Translations

flaxseed

n linaza, semilla de lino
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