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Flax
Translation of "flax" into Russian
Definitions
flax
Noun
UK
/flæks/
US
/flæks/
A plant with blue flowers that is cultivated for its fiber, which is used to make linen, and its seeds, which are used to produce linseed oil.
The farmer grew flax in his fields to produce linen fabric.
The fiber obtained from the flax plant, used especially for making linen.
The dress was made from fine flax, giving it a smooth and cool texture.
The seeds of the flax plant, used as food or dietary supplement, often ground into meal.
Sprinkle some flax on your cereal for added fiber.
A pale yellowish colour resembling that of dried flax fibre.
The designer added a touch of flax to the palette to soften the overall look.
flax
Adjective
UK
/flæks/
US
/flæks/
Made of or relating to flax or its fiber.
She bought a flax tablecloth for the summer picnic.
Of a pale yellowish colour, like that of dried flax; flaxen.
The horse had a mane of flax hair.
Idioms and phrases
flax plant
The flax plant is harvested for its seeds and fibers.
растение лен
Растение лен собирается для его семян и волокон.