(n) flax, See Also: Linum usitatissimum Linn (Linaceae), Unit:ต้น, Thai Definition:ไม้ล้มลุกชนิด Linum usitatissimum Linn. ในวงศ์ Linaceae ต้นตรง ใบแคบและยาว ดอกสีน้ำเงิน ใยจากลำต้นใช้ทอเป็นผ้าเรียก ผ้าลินิน, เมล็ดให้น้ำมันเรียก น้ำมันลินสีด, Notes:(อังกฤษ)

CMU English Pronouncing Dictionary Dictionary [with local updates] CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

flax

/F L AE1 K S/ /แฟล ขึ สึ/

flaxman

/F L AE1 K S M AH0 N/ /แฟล้ ขึ สึ เหมิ่น/

flaxseed

/F L AE1 K S IY2 D/ /แฟล้ ขึ ซี ดึ/

Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary (pronunciation guide only) Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary

flax

(n,(uncount)) /flˈæks/ /แฟล ขึ สึ/ /f l a1 k s/

flaxen

(adj) /flˈæksn/ /แฟล ขึ สึ น/ /f l a1 k s n/

WordNet (3.0) WordNet (3.0)

flax

(n) fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric

flax

(n) plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem

flaxen

(adj) of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown, Syn. sandy, Example:flaxen locks

flax rust

(n) fungus causing flax rust, Syn. Melampsora lini, flax rust fungus

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)

Flax

n. [ AS. fleax; akin to D. vlas, OHG. flahs, G. flachs, and prob. to flechten to braid, plait, m twist, L. plectere to weave, plicare to fold, Gr. &unr_; to weave, plait. See Ply. ] 1. (Bot.) A plant of the genus Linum, esp. the L. usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. The fiber of the bark is used for making thread and cloth, called linen, cambric, lawn, lace, etc. Linseed oil is expressed from the seed. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The skin or fibrous part of the flax plant, when broken and cleaned by hatcheling or combing. [ 1913 Webster ]

Earth flax (Min.), amianthus. --
Flax brake, a machine for removing the woody portion of flax from the fibrous. --
Flax comb, a hatchel, hackle, or heckle. --
Flax cotton, the fiber of flax, reduced by steeping in bicarbonate of soda and acidulated liquids, and prepared for bleaching and spinning like cotton. Knight. --
Flax dresser, one who breaks and swingles flax, or prepares it for the spinner. --
Flax mill, a mill or factory where flax is spun or linen manufactured. --
Flax puller, a machine for pulling flax plants in the field. --
Flax wench. (a) A woman who spins flax. [ Obs. ] (b) A prostitute. [ Obs. ] Shak. --
Mountain flax (Min.), amianthus. --
New Zealand flax (Bot.) See Flax-plant. [ 1913 Webster ]

Flaxen

a. Made of flax; resembling flax or its fibers; of the color of flax; of a light soft straw color; fair and flowing, like flax or tow; as, flaxen thread; flaxen hair. [ 1913 Webster ]

Flax-plant

n. (Bot.) A plant in new Zealand (Phormium tenax), allied to the lilies and aloes. The leaves are two inches wide and several feet long, and furnish a fiber which is used for making ropes, mats, and coarse cloth. [ 1913 Webster ]

Flaxseed

n. The seed of the flax; linseed. [ 1913 Webster ]

Flaxweed

n. (Bot.) See Toadflax. [ 1913 Webster ]

Flaxy

a. Like flax; flaxen. Sir M. Sandys. [ 1913 Webster ]

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