1. Plural of flax; plants with blue flowers grown for their fiber and seeds, or the fiber itself used to make linen.
Usage: Most commonly used in agricultural or textile contexts.

Examples

• The farmer planted several varieties of flaxes in the north field.
• Different flaxes produce fibers of varying quality and strength.
• Flaxes have been cultivated for thousands of years for both food and fabric.
• The textile mill processed flaxes into fine linen cloth.
• Ancient Egyptians used flaxes to create the linen wrappings for mummies.