flax
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Noun — A slender plant grown for its fibers (used to make linen) and its seeds (linseed).
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Etymology
From Old English fleax, from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to plait."
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What does “flax” mean?
The word “flax” means a slender plant grown for its fibers (used to make linen) and its seeds (linseed). In plain terms, a crop plant whose fibers make linen and whose seeds (linseed) are used for oil and food.
How do you pronounce “flax”?
“Flax” is pronounced flaks (/flæks/ in IPA).
How do you use “flax” in a sentence?
Here is “flax” used in a sentence: “Farmers in the region have grown flax for centuries.”
What part of speech is “flax”?
“Flax” is a noun.
Where does the word “flax” come from?
The word “flax” comes from Old English. From Old English fleax, from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to plait.".
Is “flax” a common word?
“Flax” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “flax” have?
“Flax” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a slender plant grown for its fibers (used to make linen) and its seeds (linseed).