flaxseed

American  

[flaks-seed] / ˈflæksˌsid /

noun

1. the seed of flax, yielding linseed oil; linseed.

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flaxseed British  

/ ˈflæksˌsiːd /

noun

1. 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

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

Lignans, fiber-associated compounds found in many foods and particularly plentiful in flaxseed, are associated with reduced breast cancer mortality in postmenopausal women.

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2023

His oatmeal included peanut butter, canned peaches, nutmeg, vanilla, soy milk, good old flaxseed again and a few other ingredients I can’t remember.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2023

The growing embrace of beverages made from cashews, quinoa or flaxseed has been fueled in part by health concerns; some people buy them because they are lactose intolerant.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2023

As the calf becomes older, oat, barley, rye, or Indian meal may be scalded and added to the flaxseed.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.