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lin·seed

 (lĭn′sēd′)
n.
The seed of flax, especially when used as the source of linseed oil; flaxseed.

[Middle English linsed, from Old English līnsǣd : līn, flax (from Latin līnum; see lī̆no- in Indo-European roots) + sǣd, seed; see seed.]
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linseed

(ˈlɪnˌsiːd)
n
(Botany) another name for flaxseed
[Old English līnsǣd, from līn flax + sǣd seed]
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flax•seed

(ˈflæksˌsid)

n.
the seed of flax; linseed.
[1555–65]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.linseed - the seed of flax used as a source of oil
oil-rich seed, oilseed - any of several seeds that yield oil
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Translations

linseed

[ˈlɪnsiːd]
A. Nlinaza f
B. CPD linseed oil Naceite m de linaza
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linseed

nLeinsamen m
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Soliciting your favourable reply before the 14th instant, I am, My Dear Sir, Your faithful Servant, LINSEED. P.S.
Surely the time was gone forever when the broad river could bring up unwelcome ships; Russia was only the place where the linseed came from,--the more the better,--making grist for the great vertical millstones with their scythe-like arms, roaring and grinding and carefully sweeping as if an informing soul were in them.
Pack your breakfast with frozen raspberries, bio yoghurt and golden linseeds for a delicious and healthy start to the day
Vannini et al., (2003) showed that the dietary supplements of entire linseeds restricted the development rate associated with several microbial organizations (other than psychrotrophic germs) having a consequent improves in meat shelf existence.
"Limalin Gold is more neutral in colour as we use yellow linseeds to give a golden/yellow colour: Also, it is easy to use, is stable for 12 months, has a neutral colour--and there is no impact in texture or taste.
Pour the mix into the tin and sprinkle with the linseeds.
The croissants will blend the natural taste and flavour of sesame, linseeds, rye flour and whole wheat flour offering a healthy bite to consumers, a statement said.
Petit (2002) observed that the whole grains of linseeds hindered the digestibility of EE (ether extract) and the CP (crude protein), compared with supply of Megalac[R] or soybean.
17 April 2009 - A team of French researchers have discovered that a dietary supply of extruded linseeds decreases methane production both with hay and maize silage diets, without altering milk yield in dairy cows.
Made from linseeds, this oil is one of the richest sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids; it has 57 per cent more than fish oils.
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I put blueberries - which have great antioxidant properties - into a blender with chopped apple, sunflower seeds and linseeds, a dash of aloe vera, banana and an anti-ageing supplement.