fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
"She ran her fingers over the smooth, cool texture of the pure flax used to weave their summer shirts."
plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem
"The farmer planted rows of flax in the spring to harvest both oil-rich seeds and strong fibers for weaving."
A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds.
"The farmer inspected his field of flax, admiring how the tall plants bore their delicate blue blooms before harvest."
A surname.
"The new manager, Mr. Flax, introduced himself at the morning meeting."