Meaning & use
flax
A plant grown for its fiber, used to make linen, and its seeds, which yield linseed oil.
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Farmers in the region have grown flax for linen production for centuries.
Flax seeds are often added to bread for extra fiber and nutrients.
A note on using this word
The fiber from flax is spun into linen thread, while its seeds are commonly called flaxseed.
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