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flax in Malay

flaks

/flaks/US/flæks/

flax in Malay: flaks. In English, flax means 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.

Malay words for flax

plant
flaks

English meaning of flax

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

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Questions about flax in Malay

What is the meaning of flax in Malay?
Flax in Malay is flaks.
Apakah maksud flax dalam bahasa Melayu?
Flax: flaks.
What does flax mean in English?
Flax means 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.

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