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flax

noun

Plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem

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Word length
4
Starts with
F
Ends with
X
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

flæks

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noun

  1. Plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem

noun

  1. Fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric

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