noun🔗ShareLinA 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."The farmer grew flax in his field, hoping to harvest it for its fibers to make linen cloth. "L'agriculteur a cultivé du lin dans son champ, espérant le récolter pour ses fibres afin de fabriquer du tissu de lin.plantvegetableagriculturebiologyseedmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLinThe fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles."The farmer grew flax to sell to the textile factory for making linen shirts. "L'agriculteur cultivait du lin pour le vendre à la fabrique de textile afin de fabriquer des chemises en lin.materialplantagricultureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLin, plante du genre PhormiumThe 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."The gardener planted several clumps of flax along the edge of the garden, their long, strap-like leaves creating a natural border. "Le jardinier a planté plusieurs touffes de lin le long de la bordure du jardin, leurs longues feuilles en forme de lanières créant une bordure naturelle.plantbiologyagriculturenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
