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flaxseed

American

[flaks-seed] / ˈflæksˌsid /

noun

the seed of flax, yielding linseed oil; linseed.

flaxseed British

/ ˈflæksˌsiːd /

noun

Also called: linseed. the seed of the flax plant, which yields linseed oil

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Etymology

Origin of flaxseed

First recorded in 1555–65; flax + seed

Example Sentences

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Also, whole flaxseed has a tough outer shell, which makes it more difficult to digest and absorb its nutrients.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2025

Diet: "You can increase the amount of fruit and fibre in your diet. You can look for things like psyllium husk, flaxseed and chia seeds to encourage it to move."

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024

The researchers studied the effects of flaxseed lignans on the microbiota of young female mice.

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2023

Pancakes had yeast, baking soda and baking powder, whole wheat flour, flaxseed, oatmeal, soy milk, mashed bananas, vanilla and a few other things besides eggs and oil.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2023

Treatment.—Warm poultices of slippery elm or flaxseed, on the surface of which sprinkle powdered lobelia.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

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