Flax
Noun
Definition: A plant (Linum usitatissimum) cultivated for its fiber, which is used to make linen fabric and other products.
Definition: The pale yellow color of flax or flaxen hair.
Synonyms: Linen, Fiber, Blonde, Blond
Antonyms: Dark, Brunette, Black
Examples:
- She wove the flax into a beautiful linen cloth.
- Her golden hair had a lovely flaxen hue.
Mnemonics:
- "Flax fibers make linen fabric."
- "Flaxen hair is pale yellow like flax."
Etymology:
Origin:
Old English 'fleax', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'vlas' and German 'Flachs'.
Historical Usage:Flax has been cultivated for thousands of years for its fiber and was historically a valuable commodity.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Spin flax into gold"
Explanation:Refers to the fairy tale of Rumpelstiltskin, where a miller's daughter must spin flax into gold to meet the demands of the king.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Flax and linen are the same thing.
Explanation:Flax refers to the plant itself, while linen refers to the fabric made from the flax fibers.