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flaxseed

American  
[flaks-seed] / ˈflæksˌsid /

noun

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


flaxseed British  
/ ˈflæksˌsiːd /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of flaxseed

First recorded in 1555–65; flax + seed

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These included dairy, ⁠wheat, ⁠tree nuts, ⁠coconut, seafood, red fish, ⁠pulses and beans, kiwi, sesame, ⁠dogs, cats, horse, ⁠pollen, flaxseed, ⁠chia, poppy seed, buckwheat, millet, peas, chestnut, quinoa, rye, oats and ⁠pumpkin.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

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

Enter Mowry’s 4U, billed as a textured curl care line for type 2A to 4C hair that uses sustainable ingredients, from rosemary and sea moss to flaxseed and watermelon extract.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 2, 2023

Give, at the same time, large draughts of mucilaginous drinks, as flaxseed tea, &c.

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin

High levels are found in flaxseeds, cashew nuts, broccoli and brussels sprouts, among other sources.

From Science Daily Jan. 10, 2024

Siete stands out by incorporating nutritious ingredients like chia seeds, flaxseeds, and beets, as well as a wide range of pepper varieties that elevate the sauce to new flavor heights.

From Salon Mar. 13, 2022

For vegetarians, good plant sources of omega-3 fats are ground flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts.

From New York Times Aug. 2, 2021

She usually gives them a small snack of split peas or flaxseeds to eat while she cleans their coop.

From The Guardian Jul. 31, 2020

These healthful fats are most frequently derived from salmon and other wild fish, so if fish is absent from the diet, eat walnuts and ground chia and flaxseeds to get these essential fats.

From Seattle Times Jul. 5, 2013

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