Flax: meaning, definitions and examples

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flax

 

[ flรฆks ]

Context #1

plant fiber

Flax is a plant that has blue flowers and seeds that are used to make linseed oil. The fibers of the plant are also used to make linen fabric, which is known for its durability and breathability.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

  • Flax is commonly grown in cooler climates.
  • Linseed oil is extracted from flax seeds.
Context #2

food ingredient

Flax refers to the seeds of the flax plant, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. These seeds are often ground and added to various dishes like smoothies, oatmeal, and baked goods for their nutritional benefits.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

  • Many health-conscious individuals incorporate flax seeds into their daily diet.
  • Flax seeds are a popular vegan source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Context #3

to deceive or mislead

To flax someone is to trick or deceive them by giving false information or leading them to believe something that is not true.

Synonyms

deceive, mislead

Examples of usage

  • He was flaxed into believing the fake story.
  • Don't let yourself be flaxed by their lies.

Translations

Translations of the word "flax" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น linho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flachs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rami

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัŒะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ len

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบœ้บป (ใ‚ใพ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ len

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤพan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบš้บป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทั‹า“ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™tan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lino

Word origin

The word 'flax' originated from Old English 'fleax', which is related to Old Frisian 'flax', Middle Dutch 'vlas', and Old High German 'flahs'. The cultivation of flax for its fibers and seeds dates back to ancient civilizations, with evidence of its use found in archaeological sites from Egypt to Mesopotamia. Flax has been an important crop throughout history, playing a key role in the production of textiles and oils.