flax

A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem.

1. 1.

   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.

2. 2.

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

   亚麻植物的纤维,可制成线并织成亚麻布

3. 3.

   The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles.

4. 4.

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

   一种栽培用于种子和茎纤维的亚麻属植物

5. 5.

   A flax bush, a plant of the genus Phormium, native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.

亚麻纤维；新西兰麻；亚麻植物的纤维,可制成线并织成亚麻布；一种栽培用于种子和茎纤维的亚麻属植物；亚麻

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