1. the seed of the flax plant, used to produce linseed oil and as a nutritional supplement

Examples

• Linseed oil is commonly used in wood finishing and paint production.
• Many people add ground linseed to their breakfast cereal for extra fiber.
• The artist mixed linseed oil with pigments to create oil paints.
• Linseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients.
• The health food store sells both whole and ground linseed.
• Traditional wood stains often contain linseed oil as a base.