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linseed

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪnsiːd/

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Definition of linseed

noun

[mass noun]
  • the seeds of the flax plant, which are the source of linseed oil and linseed cake.
  • the flax plant, especially when grown for linseed oil.

Origin:

Old English līnsǣd, from līn 'flax' + sǣd 'seed'

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