Definition of Linseed
1. Noun. The seed of flax used as a source of oil.
Definition of Linseed
1. n. The seeds of flax, from which linseed oil is obtained.
Definition of Linseed
1. flaxseed [n -S] - See also: flaxseed
Medical Definition of Linseed
1.
The seeds of flax, from which linseed oil is obtained.
Alternative forms: lintseed] Linseed cake, the solid mass or cake which remains when oil is expressed. Linseed meal, linseed cake reduced to powder. Linseed oil, oil obtained by pressure from flaxseed.
Origin: OE. Lin flax + seed. See Linen.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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