flaxseed
noun
flax·seed
ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd 
: the small seed of flax (especially Linum usitatissimum) used especially as a source of oil, as a demulcent and emollient, and as a dietary supplement
called also linseed
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ground flaxseed.
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 18 May 2024
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 18 May 2024
Their Dog Chews are made with premium ingredients: flaxseed, chicken liver, sweet potato, and more, and each Chew is combined with 5mg of USDA Organic Full-Spectrum CBD.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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flaxseed
noun
flax·seed
ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd
: the small seed of flax used as a source of linseed oil and in medicinal preparations
Medical Definition
flaxseed
noun
flax·seed
ˈflak(s)-ˌsēd
: the small seed of flax (especially Linum usitatissimum) used especially as a source of oil, as a demulcent and emollient in treating inflammatory conditions of the respiratory, intestinal, and urinary passages, and as a dietary supplement
called also linseed
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