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
Examples of flaxseed in a Sentence
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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.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The best oil for seasoning a cast iron pan is one with a high smoke point and a neutral flavor, such as vegetable oil, flaxseed oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil or canola oil.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
They’re made with simple ingredients like nut butters, dark chocolate, and flaxseed oil and sweetened with organic honey.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2024
Nuts can also be replaced with pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, or ground flaxseed, said Gulati.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2023
This type of fat is typically found in fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
The inclusion of flaxseed and sunflower oil in Open Farm's recipe further contributes to improving your dog's skin health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023
There are several natural options available such as fish oil or flaxseed supplements rich in omega fatty acids.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2023
Sometimes eggs are great for binding (like flaxseed, psyllium husk or starches), whereas other times they’re needed to leaven the dough (like aquafaba or baking soda).
—Charlotte Druckman, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The best oil for seasoning a cast iron pan is one with a high smoke point and a neutral flavor, such as vegetable oil, flaxseed oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil or canola oil.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
They’re made with simple ingredients like nut butters, dark chocolate, and flaxseed oil and sweetened with organic honey.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2024
Nuts can also be replaced with pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, or ground flaxseed, said Gulati.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2023
This type of fat is typically found in fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
The inclusion of flaxseed and sunflower oil in Open Farm's recipe further contributes to improving your dog's skin health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023
There are several natural options available such as fish oil or flaxseed supplements rich in omega fatty acids.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2023
Sometimes eggs are great for binding (like flaxseed, psyllium husk or starches), whereas other times they’re needed to leaven the dough (like aquafaba or baking soda).
—Charlotte Druckman, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 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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