flaxseed
flaxseed · flaxseeds
льняное семя
Leinsamen
The seed of the flax plantThe seed of the flax plant; a source of linseed oil.
/ˈflæks.siːd/
» Tom adds a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds to his oatmeal every morning.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The seed of the flax plant; a source of linseed oil.
Leinsamen
льняно́е се́мяlʹnjanóje sémja
the seed of flax used as a source of oil
Examples
7 sentencesTom adds a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds to his oatmeal every morning.
These crackers are made from flaxseeds.
How long does it take for flaxseed to lower cholesterol?
When flaxseeds are wet they become very sticky on the outside.
Flaxseed is one of the healthiest foods on earth.
Translations
8 languagesРусский
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seed of the flax plant:
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seed of the flax plant:
Origin
From flax + seed.From flax + seed.
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Forms
plural: flaxseedsSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedflaxseed oil
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable