flaxseed
noun
flax·seed
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Definition of flaxseed
: 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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Dressing: As for dressing, the flavorful stuff is always best. Go for extra-virgin olive oil or flaxseed oil. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "10 of the Healthiest Cooking Oils, Explained," 19 Aug. 2019 For kids who prefer a cold breakfast, try Greek yogurt with flaxseed, granola and fresh fruit mixed in, and perhaps a bit of honey. — Melissa Rayworth, Houston Chronicle, "Healthful breakfast on a busy school morning? It’s not so hard," 14 Aug. 2019 Add the pumpkin, flaxseeds, sesame and poppy seeds. — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, "Recipe: William Werner’s Tomato Tart," 23 July 2019 Order: flaxseed chilaquiles, chicken enchiladas (get green and red, a.k.a. — Bon Appétit, "There are restaurant lists with rankings. And there are restaurant lists with purpose. This is the latter.," 9 July 2019 Newsletter Sign-up Tyson Foods Inc. —Up 2.1% premarket: Tyson Foods plans to introduce nuggets made from peas, flaxseed and other plants this summer that will enable the company to compete within the fast-growing meat replacement market. — Jessica Menton, WSJ, "Stocks to Watch: RH, Lululemon, Tyson, Twitter, Walmart, and More," 13 June 2019 By comparison, a 4-ounce serving of salmon (or just one tablespoon of flaxseed) is going to give you six or seven times as much omega-3 as a serving of omega-3 eggs. — Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel, Scientific American, "Are Omega-3 Eggs as Good as Eating Fish?," 20 June 2019 Notable sources of omega-3s include salmon, sardines, walnuts and flaxseeds. — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, "Everything you need to know about fats, according to a registered dietitian," 17 June 2019 The nuggets are made from pea protein, egg white and flaxseed and bamboo fiber, and are slated to hit shelves later this summer. — Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN, "Even Tyson is getting in on the plant-based meat craze. But it's not what you think," 13 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'flaxseed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for flaxseed
flaxseed
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flax·seed
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Kids Definition of flaxseed
: the seed of flax from which linseed oil comes
flaxseed
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flax·seed
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Medical Definition of flaxseed
: 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