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TOEFL BNC: 24411 COCA: 21983

flax

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
flax /ˈflæks/ noun
flax
/ˈflæks/
noun
Learner's definition of FLAX
[noncount]
: a plant that has blue flowers and that is grown for its fiber and its seed亚麻
◊ The fiber of flax is used to make linen and the seed is used to make linseed oil.亚麻纤维用于制造亚麻布,亚麻籽用于提炼亚麻籽油。
: the fiber of the flax plant亚麻纤维
TOEFL BNC: 24411 COCA: 21983
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
flaxy adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The flagship design of the Pure Aero launches Aug. 25 and features a new grommet design and the addition of flax at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock points on the fame, along with the handle. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Using flax allows a more natural (less pin-like) sound at impact. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 This grain-, gluten-, dairy- and soy-free, healthy sourdough bread is made from a combination of eggs, cashew butter, probiotic-rich sauerkraut and a hearty mix of flax, psyllium husk and almond flour. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 Bluecat Paper, a tree-free paper company based in India, offers options including cotton, lemongrass, flax and even elephant waste. Christina Wyman, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 Natasha Tonic Instead of using synthetic materials, Natasha Tonic uses hemp, which grows quickly and produces more fiber than cotton or flax. Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 26 June 2022 The bed’s foundation, meanwhile, features the company’s trademark combination of cotton, wool, flax and horsehair. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2022 Functional oatmeal is taking the breakfast market by storm and with heart-healthy flax, hemp and chia seeds, and ingredients used in Chinese medicine—like goji berries and red bean—Yishi is no exception. Anna Haines, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 Whey protein delivers upwards of 25 grams of protein per serving and lions mane provides stress-relief, while organic flax and chia seeds offer a hearty dose of fiber. Anna Haines, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English fleax; akin to Old High German flahs flax, Latin plectere to braid — more at ply

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of flax was before the 12th century
TOEFL BNC: 24411 COCA: 21983

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