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Definition of flaxes in English English dictionary

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The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles
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A plant of the genus Linum, especially Latin usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds
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{n} the plant from which linen is made
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A plant of the genus Linum, esp
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plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
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Flax is a plant with blue flowers. Its stem is used for making thread, rope, and cloth, and its seeds are used for making linseed oil
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fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
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{i} plant with blue flowers; fiber from the flax plant that is made into linen thread
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(Linum, Linaria) A slender erect annual plant having narrow lance-shaped leaves and blue flowers, cultivated for its fiber and seeds; the fiber of this plant made into linen yarn for thread or woven fabrics
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The skin or fibrous part of the flax plant, when broken and cleaned by hatcheling or combing
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the fibre used to make linen textiles
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A plant of the genus Linum, esp. L. usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds
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plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem
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The plant from which cellulosic linen fiber is obtained Linen is used in apparel, accessories, draperies, upholstery, tablecloths, and towels
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Linseed oil is expressed from the seed
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The fiber of the bark is used for making thread and cloth, called linen, cambric, lawn, lace, etc
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a grass-like plant; the stalks could be soaked, beaten and spun into linen thread
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long, slender plant whose fibers were woven into linen or used to make baskets, mats, and ropes
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usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers
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    Etymology

    [ 'flaks ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English fleax; akin to Old High German flahs flax, Latin plectere to braid; more at PLY.
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