often attributive
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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The company has turned a former flax mill into a modern production site, now capable of handling up to 14,000 tons annually.
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Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Ground flax can also be used as breading on fish or eggplant as a healthier option.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
Some healthy pairings are bananas with almond butter or an apple with yogurt and ground flax seeds.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
This navy version is so unique, but the flax and black options are just as classic.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2025
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Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Ground flax can also be used as breading on fish or eggplant as a healthier option.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
Some healthy pairings are bananas with almond butter or an apple with yogurt and ground flax seeds.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
This navy version is so unique, but the flax and black options are just as classic.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2025
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“Flax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flax. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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flax
noun
: a slender plant with blue flowers that is grown for its fiber from which linen is made and for its seed from which oil and livestock feed are obtained
also
: its fiber
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