the seed of the flax plant, which yields linseed oil
Also called: linseed
flaxseed in American English
(ˈflækˌsid)
noun
the seed of the flax; linseed
flaxseed in American English
(ˈflæksˌsid)
noun
the seed of flax, yielding linseed oil; linseed
Word origin
[1555–65; flax + seed]This word is first recorded in the period 1555–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: clearance, corona, pulp, review, straddle
Examples of 'flaxseed' in a sentence
flaxseed
To receive the full health benefits of flaxseed, the hull must be broken.
Globe and Mail (2003)
And what we gave you was not actually flaxseed oil.
The Star (South Africa) (2004)
I tried 'energy' - containing fruit, spinach, flaxseed, maca and guarana.
The Sun (2016)
Use a tablespoon of ground flaxseed when blending a breakfast smoothie.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Create a salad dressing by mixing flaxseed oil with balsamic vinegar.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Back in 2006, it was all about flaxseed.
The Sun (2015)
Or garlic pills and flaxseed oil for my heart.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She drank flaxseed oil and egg whites.
canada.com (2005)
We know that flaxseed and whole grains can help to reduce hypertension.
The Sun (2015)
The following seeds are also a good source of healthy fats: flaxseed, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds.