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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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 most common seed oils found at grocery stores include sesame oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, flaxseed oil, corn oil, grapeseed oil and soybean oil.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2024

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

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 diet should consist of scalded meal, boiled carrots, flaxseed, or any substance that is light and easy of digestion.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

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