linseed
1 synonym for linseed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The seed of the flax plant, which is used to make linseed oil.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
flaxseed
How to use linseed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
linseed oil
ground linseed
a spoonful of linseed
Linseed is a neutral, everyday word used in cooking, gardening and woodworking.
Etymology
Linseed comes from Middle English, which took it from Old English words meaning flax and seed. The first part is related to the word linen.
Full origin of linseed →Frequently asked questions
What is linseed?
Linseed is the seed of the flax plant. It is also the source of linseed oil.
Is linseed the same as flaxseed?
Yes, flaxseed is another name for linseed. Both words refer to the seed of the flax plant.
Is linseed countable or uncountable?
It can be both. You can say linseed for the seed in general, or linseeds for individual seeds.
