The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Linseed \Lin"seed`\ (l[i^]n"s[=e]d`), n. [OE. lin flax + seed.
   See Linen.] (Bot.)
   The seeds of flax, from which linseed oil is obtained.
   [Written also lintseed.]
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   Linseed cake, the solid mass or cake which remains when oil
      is expressed from flaxseed.

   Linseed meal, linseed cake reduced to powder.

   Linseed oil, oil obtained by pressure from flaxseed.
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