noun Download 🔗Share A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum 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. Examples : "The farmer grew flax in his field, hoping to harvest it for its fibers to make linen cloth. " plant vegetable agriculture biology seed material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles. Examples : "The farmer grew flax to sell to the textile factory for making linen shirts. " material plant agriculture industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The flax bush, a plant of the genus Phormium, native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps. Examples : "The gardener planted several clumps of flax along the edge of the garden, their long, strap-like leaves creating a natural border. " plant biology agriculture nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
