flax

• Sustantivo que designa una planta (Linum usitatissimum) cultivada por su fibra textil, con la que se elabora el lino, y por sus semillas, de las que se obtiene el aceite de linaza.

A noun referring to a plant (Linum usitatissimum) cultivated for its fiber, used to make linen, and for its seeds, which are a source of linseed oil.

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1. B2formal

   A blue-flowered plant cultivated for its seeds and for the fiber from its stems.

   Planta de lino

   • Flax is grown in many temperate regions around the world.
   • The farmer harvested the flax in late summer.
   • Flax plants produce beautiful blue flowers.

   Sinónimoslinseed

2. B2formal

   The fiber obtained from the stem of the flax plant, used to make linen.

   Fibra de lino

   • Linen is made from the fibers of the flax plant.
   • The quality of flax fiber determines the quality of the fabric.
   • Flax fibers are strong and durable.

3. B2formal

   The seeds of the flax plant, also known as linseeds, used for oil and food.

   Semillas de lino

   • Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
   • She added ground flax seeds to her smoothie.
   • Flax seed oil is used as a dietary supplement.

   Sinónimosflaxseedlinseed