linseed

Noun
Synonyms: flaxseed

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the seed of flax used as a source of oilSynonyms: flaxseed
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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.] [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

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