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Flax can be made into linen.
What does Flax mean?
A plant used for seeds and fiber.
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A plant grown for its seeds and fibers, used for food, oil, and linen.
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The farmer planted flax in spring.
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Flax is useful because its seeds and stems can both become valuable products.
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MeaningFlax means A plant used for seeds and fiber.
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fiber plantA plant grown for useful fibers.
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metal oreRock containing metal.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flax, depending on context.
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