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flaxseed
noun flax·seed \ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd\
Definition of FLAXSEED
: the small seed of flax (especially Linum usitatissimum) used especially as a source of oil, as a demulcent and emollient, and as a dietary supplement —called also linseed
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First Known Use of FLAXSEED
1562
Rhymes with FLAXSEED
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FLAXSEED Defined for Kids
flaxseed
noun flax·seed \ˈflak-ˌsēd\
Definition of FLAXSEED for Kids
: the seed of flax from which linseed oil comes
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flaxseed
noun flax·seed \ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd\
Medical Definition of FLAXSEED
: the small seed of flax (especially Linum usitatissimum) used especially as a source of oil, as a demulcent and emollient in treating inflammatory conditions of the respiratory, intestinal, and urinary passages, and as a dietary supplement—called also linseed
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