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flax

DEFINITIONS OF: flax

1

n plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem

Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

n fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric

Type of:
plant fiber, plant fibre
fiber derived from plants
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