flaxseed

[ flaks-seed ]

noun

1. the seed of flax, yielding linseed oil; linseed.

flaxseed

/ ˈflæksˌsiːd /

noun

1. the seed of the flax plant, which yields linseed oil Also calledlinseed

Word History and Origins

Origin of flaxseed¹

First recorded in 1555–65; flax + seed

Example Sentences

They'd ship something to the bioengineer, who would send back a fermented food, the first of which began as "the press-cake that's left when you make flaxseed oil," said Luzmore.

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Unsaturated fats such as omega-3 fats, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, avocados and fatty fish such as salmon can also support a healthy microbiome.

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People worried about saturated fat might avoid butter, lard, coconut and palm oil, and instead turn to oils like olive, avocado or flaxseed for their heart-healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

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The most common seed oils found at grocery stores include sesame oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, flaxseed oil, corn oil, grapeseed oil and soybean oil.

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Another albumin-containing alternative for eggs is flaxseed.

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